“Dick”, “Swanee”
June 22, 1918 – November 18, 2010
Of East St. Paul
Preceded in death by Parents Emil & Marie (nee Engster) Swanson and Step-Mother Leona Swanson. Survived by and lovingly cared for by his Cherished Wife of 69 Years, Bernice (nee Ricci); Beloved Children: Marie (Charles) Jorgensen, Rey “Butch” (Vicki), Rodney (Cindy) & Roger (Peg); Grandchildren: Kurt (Mary) Jorgensen, Lori (Dave) Stinehelfer, Dana (Steve) Benedict, Jeffrey (Kyi Kyi) Swanson, Jason (Asia) Swanson, Mark (Brianna) Swanson, Tom (Lisa) Marcellus & Don Marcellus; 11 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Juneal Fisk, Shirley Strum & Audrey Fischer (Jerry Erickson); Brothers- and Sisters-in-Law: Frank Ricci, Albena (Dan) Donovan, Rose Marie (John) Baregi, Ann Parker & Patrick Ricci. Dick was a WWII veteran, retired from the US Post Office, and was an avid and enthusiastic fisherman. He loved to cook and was a great singer. We will miss his heartwarming smile and great sense of humor. Visitation will be held 10AM to 12PM on Monday, November 22 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St Paul.
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