Robert Swenson

Stoughton - Robert "Bob" J. Swenson, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. He was born in Stoughton on August 23, 1927, the son of Sigurd and Alta (Stryhn) Swenson. Bob was married to Frances Ellis for 43 years.
He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years and spent time stationed at Fort Custer and in Germany.
Bob worked for Uniroyal Engineered Products in Stoughton for 28 years and farmed for half his life. He was a union member with Local 1207 United Paper International Union and served as union president for over 20 years.
Bob enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family. His great grandkids were the highlight of his life. Bob enjoyed numerous trips around the country with friends, and for many years enjoyed attending Badger football games. Every Syttende Mai Bob volunteered his time to help raise money for the VFW Teener League Baseball Program.
Bob was very involved with the VFW Mother Post 328 in Stoughton. He was a Post Commander for 6 years and manager of the bar and restaurant. Bob was also a member of the American Legion in Stoughton. He was invited and very honored to attend the Freedom Flight in Washington, DC.
Bob is survived by his children, Greg Swenson, Diane (Ron) Nelson, and Deb Swenson; grandchildren, Rich Swenson, Jon Swenson, Ron (Kristi) Nelson, Brittanie Nelson, Erin Vesterdahl, Lee (Adrianne) Vesterdahl, and Robert Vesterdahl; great grandchildren, Morgan and Mason Swenson, Kiera and Isaac Vesterdahl and sister-in-law, Edith Swenson. He was loved by nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Sigurd and Alta; his wife, Frances; son Robert, two brothers, Lee and Clayton Swenson, niece, Amy Wethal, and sister-in-law Marlene Swenson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 19, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Street, Stoughton. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon at the Stoughton VFW Post 328. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services Friday at church.
The family is very grateful for the exceptional care from Agrace Hospice, especially from Tiffany, his nurse, Alden Estates of Jefferson Nursing Home, Ron and Pam Smith's outstanding care of Bob during his numerous trips to the VA Hospital, and Judy Casey, a wonderful and dedicated friend. We would also like to give a final thank you to all of Bob's neighbors and friends. We will all miss Bob's laughter, smile, jokes, hugs, charm and warm heart. He loved life to the fullest. We will miss you Dad.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244