Swenson, Sander O. --- 1875-1949

SWENSON, MCGHEE, GARY, THOMSON

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunter
Date: 4/10/2013 at 11:48:22

Sander O. Swenson

Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Schutte Funeral Home for Sander O. Swenson, 74, life long resident of Post township, who passed away at his home four miles north of Postville on Friday. The rites were conducted by Rev. Walter T. Martin of the Community Presbyterian church. Burial was in Postville cemetery.

Mr. Swenson, an only child, was born March 24, 1875 to John and Olina Swenson of Post township. At the age of four he moved with his parents to the site of the present home and resided there until his death.

In his early youth he became a member of the United Brethren Church of Bethel. His membership was transferred to the Community Presbyterian Church of Postville in 1925.

On October 18, 1898 Mr. Swenson was united in marriage to Cora McGhee of Postville. To this union four children were born. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last October, an event attended by the children and grandchildren.

Mr. Swenson is survived by his wife and four children: Lloyd L. of Mason City, Harlan W. of Cedar Rapids, Ruth (Mrs. Ronald C. Gary) of Minneapolis, and Alice (Mrs. Clarence Thomson) of Postville. Nine grandchildren also survive.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1949, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.