Donald Edwin Swanson

Donald Edwin Swanson, 92, of Bristol, Wisconsin, formerly of Longboat Key, Florida, and Mount Prospect, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home July 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Don was born in Chicago, IL to Edwin and Elsie Swanson of Crivitz, WI where he enjoyed many summers and family reunions.

Don was an accomplished pianist who went to Chicago Christian High School then attended Navy Pier College to study tool and die. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves where he worked as a machine repairman. He was honorably discharged at the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer after 12 years of service. 

He had a long and successful career in tool and die at Portage Tool where he retired as General Manager. He became a “Snowbird” with his wife Bev splitting their time between Longboat Key, FL and the lake house in Bristol, WI. 

Don leaves behind his beloved wife, Beverly, “Hun 2,” of 67 years, sons, David (Mary) Swanson, Don (Sandra Kurdas) Swanson, daughter, Shari (Dal) Ferbert and grandchildren, Steve Swanson, Courtney Ferbert and Dalsen Ferbert. He is preceded in death by his father Edwin and Elsie Swanson, sister, Carol (Swanson) Olesen and infant brother, David Swanson. 

SERVICE:
Visitation Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. until Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect, IL. Entombment Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights, IL

DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your local hospice in Don’s name. Funeral information call 847-255-7800.