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Anthon W. “Tony” Swanson

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Birth	:	12 Feb 1908 Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 2003 Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Thabor Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5102997, -97.5671997
Description	:	ANTHON "TONY" SWANSON WAUSA - Anton "Tony" Swanson, 95, Wausa, Nebraska, died July 19, 2003, at Osmond General Hospital. Services were held July 22, 2003, at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa, Nebraska, under the direction of Brockhaus Funeral Home, Wausa, Nebraska. Rev. Peter Friberg officiated. Interment was held at the Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Nebraska. Swanson was born February 12, 1908, at Wausa, Nebraska, the youngest child of Victor and Anna (Johansdotter) Swanson. After graduating from Wausa High School in 1926, Tony worked for his brother, Carl, and brother-in-law, Larry Larson, in the hardware store. From there he moved to... Read More	ANTHON "TONY" SWANSON WAUSA - Anton "Tony" Swanson, 95, Wausa, Nebraska, died July 19, 2003, at Osmond General Hospital. Services were held July 22, 2003, at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa, Nebraska, under the direction of Brockhaus Funeral Home, Wausa, Nebraska. Rev. Peter Friberg officiated. Interment was held at the Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Nebraska. Swanson was born February 12, 1908, at Wausa, Nebraska, the youngest child of Victor and Anna (Johansdotter) Swanson. After graduating from Wausa High School in 1926, Tony worked for his brother, Carl, and brother-in-law, Larry Larson, in the hardware store. From there he moved to Bloomfield and worked in the meat market for his brother, George. Returning to Wausa, he helped his father in the locker business. Tony married Rose Skalberg in 1934. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska, in 1939 and Norfolk in 1941 where Tony delivered meat. In 1943, Rose and Tony returned to Wausa, Nebraska and bought the meat market from his brother, Lawrence. Tony was known around the country for his potato sausage, pickled herring, red bologna, and lutefisk. The couple retired in 1969 to spend more time golfing, bowling, and traveling. Tony moved from his home, to an apartment, to Wausa Care Center July 6 for eight days. Tony was baptized at the Mission Covenant Church and in 1954 became a member of Thabor Lutheran Church. He always had time to visit and share the love of life with others. Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Emmons and husband, Perry, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two grandchildren, Lt. Col. Jeffery Emmons, Boxborough, Mississippi; and Mori Emmons, Phoenix, Arizona; tow great-grandchildren, Ben and Kathy, sister-in-law, Crystal Holmquist, Omaha, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and relatives. Information found in a Wausa, Nebraska, Newspaper

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Anthon W. “Tony” Swanson's memorial is located at: Thabor Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Knox County, USA.
When did Anthon W. “Tony” Swanson death?
Anthon W. “Tony” Swanson death on 19 Jul 2003 in Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.5102997
Longitude: -97.5671997

Family Members:

Parent

Victor Swanson

(1863 - 1933)

Anna C. Swanson

(1865 - 1927)

Spouse

Rose Elvera Skalberg Swanson

(1911 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Thabor Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -97.5671997

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -97.5330963

3. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

4. Magnet Cemetery
Magnet, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4644012, -97.4655991

5. Olive Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5264015, -97.4167023

6. Bloomfield Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6007996, -97.6605988

7. Eden Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -97.7177963

8. Saint Marys Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3661003, -97.6102982

9. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3650017, -97.6106033

10. Morrillville Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5725000, -97.7541000

11. Osmond Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3457985, -97.5821991

12. Rose Hill Cemetery
McLean, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3518982, -97.4666977

13. Kemma Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

14. Saint Frances Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3946991, -97.3482971

15. Randolph Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3873900, -97.3501700

16. Gnewuch Gravesite
Center, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5973000, -97.8267800

17. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7064200, -97.4362700

18. Zion Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3293991, -97.7371979

19. Saint Rose Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7280998, -97.5192032

20. Saint Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678700, -97.7959700

21. Pleasant View Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

22. Beaver View Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7355995, -97.5847015

23. Crofton Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7296982, -97.4860992

24. Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3512160, -97.7877140