Richard Swanson (1939-2021)

SWANSON, BERNAUER, SIMKINS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/6/2021 at 11:59:00

Richard “Dick” Swanson, 82, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Eldridge, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Rehabilitation of Hampton surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 8, 2021 at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport, IA, (3625 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA, 52807). Visitation will take place an hour before the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., also at Weerts Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com

Dick was born September 17, 1939 in Davenport, son of William and Annetta (Bernauer) Swanson. He married Judy Simkins on January 9, 1963, in Rock Island, IL. Dick was very proud of his many accomplishments, working as a guard at International Harvester for 30+ years. One of his proudest moments while working was riding in an ambulance that crashed and he shielded the patient from all the glass while personally sustaining a broken leg. He was a volunteer firefighter and one of the first EMT’s on the Eldridge fire department. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S Navy from 1961 to 1966. During his free time, he loved to go fishing, travel to Florida for the winter, and had a great love for coaching little league baseball/softball in Eldridge for over a decade. He was very proud of his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Dick will be missed by his children: Richard Swanson II of Arizona, Kris (Tim) Hermsen of Iowa Falls, and Jason (Kelly) Swanson of Otsego, MN; grandchildren: Kelsey (Adam) Shortley, Travis Hermsen, Tyler Hermsen, Calvin Swanson and Lucie Swanson; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Pat Ranes.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Judy; his parents; and a brother, William Swanson.