Dwight Swanson was born September 28, 1942, in Polk County to Carl and Bernice Swanson. He grew up with five brothers on the family farm.

On August 2, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Berg. Together, they purchased Donna’s family farm. They enjoyed traveling and snowmobiling locally and riding the trails at Yellowstone National Park.

Dwight loved restoring old tractors. After retirement from the farm, Dwight worked for the fertilizer plant in Milltown, WI.

Dwight is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna Swanson; daughter Karen and husband Brad Emerson; granddaughters Tanya and Jason Stokes, and Heather; 4 great grandchildren Rylee and Alysha, and Marcus and Elizabeth; five brothers Charlie, Gerald, Russel, Lloyd, and Curtis; and many nieces and nephews.

Dwight passed away on May 25, 2025, at the United Pioneer Home with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Laketown Lutheran Church at PO Box 481, Cushing, WI 54006.

Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 8:17 am CDT