Edward Swanson

Swanson, Edward P., 90, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on January 11,1931 in Waukegan, IL, to George and Dora (Mortensen) Swanson. On January 8, 1955, he was united in marriage to Norma Beake. They shared a good and long life together for 65 years.

Edward was in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including two years in the Philippine Islands during the Korean War as a flight engineer in the Overhaul Depot test flight section.

He retired from Alliant Energy after 27 years as Manager of State Legislative Relations.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, their first child Kristen, his parents, his brother, Kenneth, and numerous family members from Norma’s large family.

He is survived by his daughters, Janet (Robert Gurke) Swanson and Karen (David Daigle) Swanson-Daigle, and son Eric (Barbara) Swanson. Grandchildren Peter (Lindsay Wood) Nordenberg, Maren (Zachary Damman) Nordenberg, Ross (Holly) Nordenberg; Alex (Karen) Swanson, Megan (Michael) Loper; Katherine (Nick Brandt) Daigle and Elise Daigle. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Gwen, Gia, Isla, Brax, Lily, Ella, Miles, and Penelope.

Visitation will be OUTSIDE from 1-1:30 PM on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North Street, Sun Prairie, WI with a memorial service to begin at 1:30 PM in the sanctuary.  Edward will be brought to his final place of rest at Sacred Hearts Catholic Cemetery immediately following church services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edward’s name may be made to the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church children’s programs and to the Agrace Foundation.

The family is forever grateful for the loving care and support they and their father received from the Hospice Care Team that guided them at home, and the Care Team that walked Dad’s final days with them.

If you are unable to attend Edward's memorial service in person, it will be available to stream live at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWD54cb5gzzyP14PAwM34_Q/featured . The service will also be recorded and available to be watched at a later time.