IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Roy Clarence

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Swanson

August 6, 1906 – October 27, 1973

Obituary

Roy Clarence Swanson was born August 6, 1906, in Swede Prairie Township of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to Robert and Christina (Lundstrom) Swanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Swede Home Lutheran Church, and attended Clarkfield Public School. In 1943 he entered the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Europe, including Battle of the Bulge, receiving a campaign medal with two bronze stars. He received his discharge in 1945. For several years he was a taxi driver in Texas, returning to Minnesota about six years ago to take up residence with his sister and brother in Granite Falls, Minnesota. He entered the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in January of 1973 and was a patient there up to the time of his death. Mr. Swanson passed away on Saturday, October 27, 1973, at the age of 67 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother. Survivors include his brother, Gordy, and sister, Evelyn, both of Granite Falls, Minnesota. IN MEMORY OF ROY C. SWANSON Born August 6, 1906 ~ Passed away October 27, 1973 Funeral Services Tuesday, October 30, 1973, 2:00 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home Chapel, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Richard Kennedy Musical Selections "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" "In The Garden" Casket Bearers Clarence Christensen ~ Gerhard Haaland Alfred Emblem ~ Ludvig Peterson Selmer Emblem ~ Alfred West Final Resting Place Swede Home Lutheran Cemetery, Swede Prairie Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota

Tuesday October 30, 1973 2:00 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home Chapel Clarkfield, Minnesota

Interment

Swede Home Lutheran Cemetery Swede Prairie Township Yellow Medicine County Minnesota

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