We are heartbroken to announce the death of Richard Odell Swenson, 70, of Elbow Lake, MN. He passed away in the evening of October 7, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. With his wife by his side, he courageously showed us how to live life and fight like hell for the last seven years. He never let cancer slow him down.
A funeral service was held on October 12, 2022, at the United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, MN, with Pastor Jean Ohman officiating. Burial at West Elbow Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elbow Lake.
Richard was born at the hospital in Fergus Falls, Ottertail County, MN on August 19, 1952 to Vernyl and Helen (Estenson) Swenson. Please visit <EricksonSmithFH.com> to view Richard’s video tribute and the funeral service.
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