Marshall was born July 24, 1948 to Carl Willmar and Judith (Walstrom) Swenson in Fargo, ND. Marshall attended schools in Moorhead graduating from Moorhead High School in 1966. He then attended Moorhead State University earning a degree in Geography. Marshall married Carol Richardson on October 19, 1968 and together they had four children Greg, Sheila, Amanda and Doug.
Marshall enlisted in the US Navy serving in Virginia and Colorado. After the Navy, Marshall and Carol moved to the Minneapolis area where Marshall worked for Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys. In 1990, the family moved to Rapid City, SD where Marshall continued his career at Fugro Horizons Aerial Photography until his retirement in 2013. Marshall truly enjoyed his work and made several lifelong friendships during his career. In 2016, Marshall and Carol moved back to Minnesota to enjoy retirement.
Marshall had a passion for sports, whether coaching and watching his children compete or cheering for his beloved Minnesota Twins. Marshall had a knack for tracking family milestones by tying them to memorable moments in sports, whether that be a Twins pennant run or a Vikings heartbreaker! Marshall was very proud of his family and always made sure family came first.
Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Chuck Richardson, and brothers-in-law Bob Olson and Bernie Kieselbach.
Marshall is survived by his wife, Carol of Maplewood, MN; children, Greg (Angela) Swenson of Maplewood, MN; Sheila (Rob) Brown of North Port, FL; Amanda (Sam) Weisgram of Pierre, SD; Doug Swenson of Champlin, MN; grandchildren, Megan, Sara, and Ryan Brown; Anja and Liam Swenson; Blake, Brock, and Brielle Weisgram; great-grandchildren, Gannon, Gatlin, and Grayden; sisters, Sandy Olson of Barnesville, MN; and Judy McNall of Mill Creek, WA; mother-in-law, Maxine Richardson of West Fargo, ND; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Memorial Service Friday, February 21st 7 PM with visitation one hour prior at First Covenant Church 1280 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First Covenant Church ℅ Children’s musicals or http://first-covenant.org/give/memorials
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