Robert Claus Swenson

BYRON – Robert Claus Swenson, age 90, of Byron and formerly of Rockford passed away peacefully on Thursday April 5, 2018. Born in Rockford on November 13, 1927 to Claus Emil & Olga Linnea Swenson (Skoog). A proud Veteran of the VII US Army Air Corps, serving in WWII in the South Pacific. Robert worked as a supervisor for Greenlee for 35 years, then 6 years as Vice President of Rockford Crescent Mfg. Former member of the Marshall Aide Corp of the Tebala Shine. A self-made man, Robert adored his family and loved to golf. Beloved husband, father and grandfather; he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his "Little Bride" of 70 years, Janice Marie Swenson (Whiteaker); daughters, Gloria (David) Stickler and Dianne (late Robert) Bailey; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents; siblings, Carl (Dorothy) Swenson, Ray (Frances) Swenson, Harry (Helen) Peterson, LaVona (Lloyd) Winters, Elsie Jensen, Eddie Borg and Clifford Peterson.

Funeral services held Wednesday April 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Avenue, with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment at Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials to the family.

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