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Jerald Swanson

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Jerald J. Swanson, age 53, of Palmyra Township, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home in Palmyra Township.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Palmyra Covenant Church in Palmyra Township, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Visitation/Gathering
Hughes-Hantge Chapel
311 Main Street South
Hector, MN
Website:hughes@hantge.com
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Service
Palmyra Covenant Church
44031 County Rd 4
Hector, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel
311 Main Street S.
Hector, MN 55342
Phone:(320) 848-6297
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Cemetery
Palmyra Covenant Cemetery, Palmyra Township
44031 County Road 4
Hector, MN
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Obituary

Jerald Jonathan Swanson was born on January 4, 1969, in Olivia, Minnesota, the son of Arnold and Geraldine (Geselle) Swanson. Jerald attended school in Hector, Minnesota, and Bird Island, Minnesota, and graduated from BOLD High School in 1990.

He was employed and enjoyed working at West Central Industries in Willmar, Minnesota, from September 1990 thru February 2019.

Jerald attended Palmyra Covenant Church in Palmyra Township, Minnesota. He enjoyed participating in special Olympics, bowling, swimming, basketball and bocce ball. He also enjoyed being part of Jesus Cares in Olivia. Jerald was an avid Vikings fan and they always won! (Even if the score didn’t show it!)

On Friday morning, February 4, 2022, Jerald passed away at home, having reached the age of 53 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Jerald is survived by his
Sister, Marcia Koop of McHenry, IL;
Brothers, Jim Swanson and his wife, Lisa of Sheldon, MO,
John Swanson and his wife, Kimberly of Bagley, MN,
Jason Swanson and his wife, Marlyce of Hector, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Timothy, Ashley (Josh) Ellis, Matthew, Micah (Robin), Benjamin, Rebecca (Lucas) Molitor, Sophia, Levi and Zachariah;
Great Nieces and Great Nephews;
Many other relatives and friends.

Jerald is preceded in death by his Parents, Arnold and Geraldine Swanson; Brother, Robert Swanson; Sister, Margaret Swanson; and several Aunts and Uncles.

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  1. Paula says

    February 7, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    Godspeed! May our Lord bring you comfort and knowledge that Jerald has a special place in heaven! May his memory never fade.

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  2. Susan Blad says

    February 7, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jerald’s passing! There is an empty place but, knowing he is with Jesus is such wonderful comfort. May God give you His Peace.

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  3. korimachemehl says

    February 11, 2022 at 11:20 am

    I KNEW JERALD SWANSON THUR KAREN AND KEITH AND I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

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