Swanson, Donald K. (1938-2016)
SWANSON, ENGLAND, WARNE, ARCHACKI, MORK, HUSSKE
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/21/2016 at 16:17:15
Don Swanson
October 10, 1938 - March 9, 2016Don Swanson, age 77, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the North Lake Manor in Storm Lake.
A son of John and Victoria (England) Swanson, Donnie was born on October 10, 1938, in Red Oak, Iowa. Growing up, he attended school in Alta where he graduated with the class of 1956. Then, he studied at the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 1960.
Don married Sandra Warne in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Subsequently, they were blessed with three children: Angela, Steven, and Tracy.
A charter member of Delta Upsilon, the National I-Club, and a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye Fan, Don loved talking with and meeting new people. He was a craftsman as well. Moreover, he treasured his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Angela (Chris) Archacki, of Seven Hills, Ohio, and Steve Swanson (Tami Weber) of Storm Lake, Iowa; a son-in-law, Tom Mork, also of Storm Lake, Iowa; his grandchildren, Casey, Sean, Adam, and Bailey Archacki; Bryce Husske; Ali Swanson; and Camryn and Keaton Mork; as well as extended family members and many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Victoria Swanson; his wife, Sandie Swanson; his daughter, Tracy Mork; and his brothers, John (Dar), Robert, and James Swanson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Sunday, March 13, 2016, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
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