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Rudolph E. “Rudy” Swanson

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Birth	:	30 Jun 1920 Pukwana, Brule County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	30 Jul 2011 Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Cemetery, Chamberlain, Brule County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7874985, -99.3317032
Description	:	Rudolph Swanson June 30,1920-July 30,2011 Funeral services for Rudolph E. "Rudy" Swanson, 91, of Chamberlain will be August 2, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain. Rudolph E. Swanson was born on the family farm east of Pukwana on June 30, 1920, to Emiel R. and Adeline (Lunn) Swanson. He was raised on the farm and attended the Swanson Country School and Pukwana High School. Rudy worked on the family farm until he was 22 years old and in 1942, he began farming with his brother Walter. On June 27, 1954, Rudy... Read More	Rudolph Swanson June 30,1920-July 30,2011 Funeral services for Rudolph E. "Rudy" Swanson, 91, of Chamberlain will be August 2, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain. Rudolph E. Swanson was born on the family farm east of Pukwana on June 30, 1920, to Emiel R. and Adeline (Lunn) Swanson. He was raised on the farm and attended the Swanson Country School and Pukwana High School. Rudy worked on the family farm until he was 22 years old and in 1942, he began farming with his brother Walter. On June 27, 1954, Rudy was united in marriage to Edna Theone "Toni" Teesdale at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain, and to this union five children were born Lisa, Ingrid, Sally, Lowell, and Bonnie. They made their home on the farm until 1999, when he and Toni moved to Chamberlain. Rudy was a successful farmer who also raised cattle and hogs. Rudy was very active in his communities of Chamberlain and Pukwana. He served on many boards and committees; the ASCS Board, President of the Brule County Co-Op, Board of Directors for the Federal Land Bank and on the Chamberlain School Board. Rudy has been a member of the Zion Lutheran Church since 1954, serving as President, Sunday School Superintendent, Financial Secretary, an Elder, and in several other capacities. Rudy always had a cheerful smile or laugh and enjoyed his family, many friends, and life on the farm. Rudy passed away on July 30, 2011, at Firesteel Nursing Home in Mitchell at the age of 91 years. Rudy is survived by his wife Toni of Chamberlain; five children: Lisa Bialas of Mitchell, Ingrid Grode of Ipswich, Sally (Steve) Swanson of Aberdeen, Lowell (Colleen) Swanson of Pukwana, Bonnie (Joe) Graeve of Simi Valley, CA. He had 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rudy is also survived by three brothers John of Pukwana, Alvin of Kimball, and Edwin of New Prague, MN; and a sister Lois Bickner of Kimball. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers Harold, Lawrence, and Walter, a sister Helen Bebo, and granddaughter Jessica Grode.

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Where is Rudolph E. “Rudy” Swanson's memorial?
Rudolph E. “Rudy” Swanson's memorial is located at: Riverview Cemetery, Chamberlain, Brule County, USA.
When did Rudolph E. “Rudy” Swanson death?
Rudolph E. “Rudy” Swanson death on 30 Jul 2011 in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.7874985
Longitude: -99.3317032

Family Members:

Parent

Emiel Rudolph Swanson

(1886 - 1968)

Adeline Swanson

(1889 - 1958)

Spouse

Edna Theone “Toni” Teesdale Swanson

(1926 - 2013)

Siblings

Harold B Swanson

(1915 - 2006)

Lawrence Henry Swanson

(1918 - 1997)

Walter D Swanson

(1919 - 2011)

Edwin Everett Swanson

(1924 - 2017)

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Coordinate: 43.7874985, -99.3317032

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Coordinate: 43.6435200, -99.1550700

16. Bairey Cemetery
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17. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5861015, -99.2099991

18. Reliance Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8918991, -99.6042023

19. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8931007, -99.6046982

20. Vega Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9207993, -99.0783005

21. Bohemian Protestant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6437150, -99.0809730

22. Iona Cemetery
Lyman County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5614014, -99.4049988

23. National Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6150017, -99.0785980

24. Saint Columba Catholic Cemetery
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