Stanley Norman Swanson

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Stanley Norman Swanson, age 95 of Kenyon, MN passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home following an extended illness.

Stanley, the son of Iver and Ingaborg (Nesseth) Swanson, was born on April 19, 1929 on the family farm. Stanley grew up in Richland Township and attended the Epsom School through the 8th grade, until he started helping on the family farm. Stan met the love of his life, Eunice Tutewohl at the Farmington Roller Rink. They were united in marriage on June 8, 1957 at St. Joesph’s Catholic Church in Rosemount. They moved near Stan’s family farm before taking over the farm a short time afterwards. They farmed many crops and produced dairy before taking on beef cattle. They worked as milk testers towards the end of his farming career. He took a lot of pride in the farm and loved taking care of his yard and feeding the wildlife that lived nearby. While he wasn’t working, Stan enjoyed fishing, hunting, polka dancing, going to the casino, long car rides, telling stories about the olden days and spending time with his family. He was quiet and sly and had a warm heart.

Stan is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eunice of Kenyon; daughters, Patricia (Douglas) Sahl of Nerstrand and Katherine Swanson of Faribault; grandchildren, Stacy (Josh) Belko, Sandra (Brock) Bohaty, Christopher Knott, Shari (Ryan) McCabe, Kaitlin (Nathan) Lexvold, Kayla Knott, Sarah Sahl, Kyle Knott, and Corey Knott; great-grandchildren, Brecken, Callen, and Soren McCabe and Lochlan and Avery Belko; brothers-in-law, Leo Tutewohl, Jack (Donna) Tutewohl, Butch (Diane) Tutewohl, Dan Tutewohl; sisters-in-law, Ann (Nick) Guetter and Mary Tix; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Ingaborg; brothers, Orlando (Donna) Swanson, Duane (Margie) Swanson, and Lester Swanson in infancy; sisters, Helen (Leonard) Olson, Clarissa Swanson, Jeanette (Don) Reschke, Myrtle (Bill) Banker, and Norma (Bud) Johnson; brothers-in-law, Richard Tix and Jim Tutewohl; and sister-in-law, Sharon Tutewohl.

Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, Faribault, with Pastor Mike Ahrens officiating. Interment will be held at Kenyon Cemetery on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 12:00 P.M.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory.