Obituary for Ronald Lee Swanson
Ronald Lee Swanson, 82, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, following a long illness, at PA Peterson at the Citadel in Rockford. He was born August 10, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Ralph Dolmalder and Margaret Muriel (Anderson) Swanson. Ron married Barbara Jean Dubrock on February 2, 1957, at Brooke Road United Methodist Church in Rockford. Ron was self-employed as Ron Swanson Plumbing and Heating retiring in January of 2007.
Ron’s family would like to thank the staff at PA Peterson at the Citadel.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barb Swanson of Rockford; daughters, Rhonda Swanson of Winnebago, Karen (Jim) Johnson of Winnebago; granddaughter, Jerika (Josh) Goike of Stillman Valley; grandson, Jeffrey Swanson of Winnebago; great-grandchildren, Madyson and Oliver Goike; sister, Marilyn “Jeannie” Terry of Winnebago; like a second son, Jermey Holcomb of Rockford; cousin, Edward Froeliger of Rockton; several nephews and nieces.
Ron is predeceased by his son, Steven Swanson; brother, Ralph Swanson; brother-in-law, William “Bill” Dubrock; nephews, Wesley Dubrock, Brian Dubrock.
A gathering of family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. Cremation rites accorded. Private interment at Willwood Burial Park in Rockford. A memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Ron’s family would like to thank the staff at PA Peterson at the Citadel.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barb Swanson of Rockford; daughters, Rhonda Swanson of Winnebago, Karen (Jim) Johnson of Winnebago; granddaughter, Jerika (Josh) Goike of Stillman Valley; grandson, Jeffrey Swanson of Winnebago; great-grandchildren, Madyson and Oliver Goike; sister, Marilyn “Jeannie” Terry of Winnebago; like a second son, Jermey Holcomb of Rockford; cousin, Edward Froeliger of Rockton; several nephews and nieces.
Ron is predeceased by his son, Steven Swanson; brother, Ralph Swanson; brother-in-law, William “Bill” Dubrock; nephews, Wesley Dubrock, Brian Dubrock.
A gathering of family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. Cremation rites accorded. Private interment at Willwood Burial Park in Rockford. A memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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A gathering of family and friends.
Sunday
3
Nov
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Genandt Funeral Home
602 N. Elida St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Cremation rites accorded. Private interment at Willwood Burial Park in Rockford.
Memorial Contribution
A memorial will be established.
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