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Obituary
Grace Ann (Schreiner) Swanson, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 10th in her apartment in Elk River, MN.
Grace was born July 23, 1930, in Rib Lake, WI, to Frank and Anna Schreiner. She grew up on the farm with her brothers and sisters, but eventually made it to Minnesota where she met Sever (Sy) Swanson, the love of her life. Grace and Sy were married June 11th, 1950, and shared almost 60 years and two sons together before Sy’s passing in 2009.
Grace’s life was characterized by her care for others. She was steadfast in caring for her family when needs arose. She worked as a nursing assistant and nurse, meeting the practical needs of others. She was also a prolific quilter and made many quilts for Lutheran Relief. As a nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Grace cared for and uplifted those around her. Her steady love for friends and family propelled those she loved to take on the challenges of life, to try and strive, and to better care for others.
Grace is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anna Schreiner; husband, Sever Swanson; and sons, Daniel and David Swanson. Grace is survived by her daughter-in-law, Norene Swanson; grandchildren, Alan (Abbey) Swanson, Kristen (Nathan) Krisak; and great-grandchildren, Nickoli, Benjamin, Naphtali, Iva, Grace, and Bjorn.
Grace will be interned at Mound Cemetery in Brooklyn Center, MN, with a graveside service for family at a date to be announced. Memories, tributes, pictures, and stories can also be shared digitally in the Memory Wall below.
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