Kent H. Sween Obituary
Kent H. Sween of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on October 8, 2026. Kent, born on September 6, 1933 in Holmen, Wisconsin, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Kent will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Kent will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Kent’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Harry and Margaret (Putman) Sween; wife: Mary; children: Lawrence Sween (Mary Beuscher), Karen Gaskin (Anthony), Gordon Sween (Todd Price), and Charles Sween; grandchildren: Ciara, Cameron, Isaac, Nick, and Michael; great-grandchildren: Arlo, Semeta, and Issa; sister: Marge Selbo (Warren Selbo and Joe Ralph); nephews: Paul Selbo (Sue), John Selbo (Bernie Bridges), David Selbo, and Luther Selbo (Tammy Selbo).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the English Lutheran Church (1509 King St, La Crosse, WI 54601).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to English Lutheran Church or the Holmen Area Historical Society.
