Harold E. Swanson

Harold E. Swanson, 76, of Pender, NE, passed away November 2, 2014, at Legacy Gardens Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at 10:30 at the John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE; Pastor Charity Potter will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Burial with military honors will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Harold was born January 19, 1938, in Pender, NE to Carl and Lula (Jasa) Swanson. In 1955, he graduated from Winnebago High School. After graduation, Harold joined the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Janis Hall on August 19, 1962, in Hoskins, NE. Harold was a member of John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston where he served on session. He was on the Winnebago Presbyterian Church session and president of the hospital board. Harold was a lifelong farmer, who enjoyed being outside and planting trees. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Janis Swanson of Pender, NE; sons; Timothy and Karen Swanson of Thurston, NE, Jeffrey and Liesa Swanson of Omaha, NE; daughter Marcie Swanson of Omaha, NE; sisters; Carol and Clayton Lofgren of West Point, NE, Jean and Paul Bodlak of Emerson, NE; brothers, Dale Swanson of Winnebago, NE, John and Penny Sanders of Council Bluffs, IA, four grandchildren: Sarah (Brian) Bode, Kevin Swanson (Melissa Machacek), Taylor Smith (Corey Iverson), and Brooke Swanson and four great-grandchildren: Oliver and Thomas Bode, and Carter and Vincent Iverson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and many aunts and uncles.