Swenson, Alois Joseph --- 1917-2002

GUNDERSON, SWENSON, HAMILTON, OSTLIE, HINMAN, MALLETT

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunteer
Date: 4/9/2013 at 10:41:14

Alois Joseph Swenson

Alois Joseph Swenson, born June 13, 1917, and died January 5, 2002. He was born in Postville, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Doris (Hinman) Swenson; children, Richard (Sharon) Swenson, of Atlanta, GA; Susan (Bill) Mallett, Ft Myers, GA; Edward (Marilyn) Swenson, Birmingham, AL; and a sister, Ann Hamilton, Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren, Chad Swenson, Andrea Maxon, Bill Mallet, Dee Lake, Leah Jalving and Kellie Swenson; 10 great grandchildren.

Alois was a retired US Air Force Veteran of WW II and Vietnam. He flew many world missions on C-124 and 141 as flight engineer. He was a member of American Legion.

Alois was a devoted husband and father who was strong in character and principal. He loved being with his family. He was an avid photographer, world traveler, wood craftsman and a reader of history. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for 24 years, He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

A memorial service was held January 10, 2002 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ft. Myers.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.
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Submitters note: In doing research of other obits I have come to the conclusion Alois is the son of Gilbert and Sarah Tilda "Tillie" (Gunderson) Swenson. Sarah "Tillie" has an obituary on this site as does her sister, Mrs. Henry (Alma Johanna Gunderson) Ostlie. And, although born in Postville, he must have grown up in Clermont or the surrounding area.

If anyone can verify this information please contact the administer of this site, Constance Diamond