Bette Swankier Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bette Swankier of Remer, Minnesota, who passed away on August 11, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bette Swankier to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Andrews and Kathryn Andrews; her husband Benjamin "Glenn" Swankier; her daughter Mary; her son-in-law Don Welk; her son John; her children-in-law, Demita Swankier and Rick Heinlen; her grandsons, Kent Heinlen and Andrew Swankier; and her great grandchildren, Makayla Hoag and Chance Heinlen.
She is survived by: her children, Diane Heinlen of Brainerd, MN, Kathy Bauer (Butch) of Melrose, MN, Michelle Recker (Kyle) of Weatherford, OK and Mike Swankier (Cindy) of Remer; and her siblings, Darlene Coffman (George), Kay Boogaard (Duane), Patty Engen (Dick) and Jim Andrews (Bridget). She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
