Allen M. Swanson, 74, Peterson

Graveside services for Allen M. Swanson were held Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at the Willow Creek Cemetery near Royal, with Pastor Mark Wilms officiating.

Casket bearers were Brandon (Briana) Swanson, Allie (Tyler) Peterson, Collin (Tayler) Swanson, Kal (Jennifer) Swanson, Austin Hanson, Cassidy Hanson and Jake (Madison) Hanson. Honorary casket bearers were Greg Toft, Pete Crew, Jack Ward, Mike Hartman, Richie Thiesen, Chuck Rabel and Bruce Jones. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Allen Myron Swanson, the son of Myron and Mildred (Toft) Swanson, was born Feb. 15, 1946 in Hartley. His childhood years were spent in the Royal area where he attended school and graduated from Royal High School in 1964.

Allen married Linda Koenig on Jan. 16, 1966 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. He relished farming his entire life. He also enjoyed NASCAR, entertaining friends, tractor pulls, cattle shows, working the ground, and never missed as opportunity to spend time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal.

Allen passed away at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda; and one sister, Karen Cusack.

Left to cherish his memory are two children: Chris (Lisa) Swanson, of Peterson; and Pam (Tom) Hanson, of Linn Grove; seven grandchildren: Brandon (Briana) Swanson, Allie (Tyler) Peterson, Collin (Taylor) Swanson, Kal (Jennifer) Swanson, Jake (Madison) Hanson, Austin Hanson and Cassidy Hanson; four great-grandchildren: Lennon and Briar Peterson, Kyeson Hanson and Landry Swanson; other relatives and many special friends.