Harlan Swenson

Harlan Swenson, age 74, of Staples died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, June 30, at 11 am, at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with the Rev. Steve Sveom officiating. Friends may visit on Sunday, June 29, from 5-7 pm at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Interment will be at West Lyons Cemetery.
Harlan Hilton Swenson was born February 27, 1934 in Clarkville, to Chris and Anna (Raddahl) Swenson. He was united in marriage to Shirley Warden, in Menahga. He worked as a logger and doing road construction. He loved to travel, and had visited all fifty states. He enjoyed gardening and loved flowers; he also enjoyed music. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Harlans family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Lakewood Manor for their loving care.

Harlan is survived by his children, Jerry Swenson, of Staples, Ronald Swenson, of Sartell, Kay Pihlaja, of Wabasha, Delores Swenson, of Las Vegas, NV, and Patricia Swenson, of Detroit lakes; his sisters, Erma Pavlacky, of Staples and Evelyn Dahlvang, of Oylen; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Tommy Swenson; a daughter, Cheryl Swenson; and his brothers, Vernon, Myron, Mervin, Winton, and Merton Swenson.