Glenn Swenson

Obituary of Glenn Swenson

Glenn Swenson passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was the son of Edward and Agnes (Anderson) Swenson, born on March 3, 1931 in St. Paul, MN. He was a 1948 graduate of Harding High School. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1955. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Electrical Engineering in 1961 and a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1968. He married Helenrachel Mackdanz on September 10, 1960 in Mankato, MN. They have two daughters, Jill and Gail. Glenn worked for Unisys (Sperry Univac), from 1961 to 1989 in the Roseville plant. Since retirement, he worked part time for Budget Rent a Car for 16 years. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Lauren, and grandson, Harrison, and enjoyed walking his grand-dog, Sophie, but Sophie has passed away and is dearly missed. Glenn loved to read books, do crossword puzzles, watch political programs on TV and listen to them on the radio. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rachel; daughter, Jill (Marty) Weber; daughter, Gail Swenson; two grandchildren, Lauren & Harrison Weber; sister, LaVerne Exstrom; brother-in-law, Alfred Mackdanz; cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Dwight Exstrom; grand-dog, Sophie; aunts; uncles and cousins. Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 and service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association.

Tuesday
27
November

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Cremation Society of Minnesota
7110 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota, United States
952-924-4100
Wednesday
28
November

Memorial Service

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Cremation Society of Minnesota
7110 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota, United States
952-924-4100

Private Interment

Private interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.