Clinton Horace Swenson

ROCHESTER, MN: Clinton Horace Swenson, 87, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2013 at 5:49pm. He was born in Albert Lea on November 8, 1925, the only child of Kenneth and Edith Swenson. Following his graduation from Albert Lea High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1943 and participated in the occupation of Japan. On August 17, 1947, he married his high school girlfriend, Doris Elaine Rye at the First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. Together they raised five children. He spent his entire working career with NW Bell Telephone Company, transferring from Albert Lea to Austin and to Rochester, retiring in 1984. After retirement, he and a partner began G Telephone Company for a number of years, installing PBX Systems. His favorite hobbies were gardening and woodworking, making many beautiful pieces for all the family to enjoy. He had been in ill health for 4 years. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. Semper Fi. Survivors include his wife, Dorry; two sons, Jed Swenson of Woodbury, MN, Jamie (Sue) Swenson of Palm Harbor, FL; three daughters, Susie (Mike) Brumm of Rochester, Julie Hammes of Rochester, Valerie Fordham and special friend, Louie Maccini of Mantorville; 14 grandchildren, Mark (Laci) Swenson, Mike Swenson, Heather Andrews, Brian Swenson, Michelle (Tom) Hill, Cori (Phillip) Berg, Nikki Martino, Andrew (Jaclyn) Brumm, Angie (Steve) Mosley, Shannon (Jarrett) Jedlicka, Benjamin (Jill) Hammes, Alyssa (Brandon) Vagt, Christopher (Amanda) Fordham, Amy Fordham,and 24 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11:00am Friday, July 26, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held from 9:30am until time of service. Pastor Karna Hagen and Chaplain Warren Anderson will be officiating. A special thank you for all of the professional care for Clint from St. Marys 3rd floor Joseph (Adam) and Mayo Hospice Care, especially Susan, Theresa and Jen. Bless you all. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com