Ralph E. Swanson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 22, 2021, at the age of 77, Ralph E. Swanson of Rutland, Illinois, born in Streator, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Swanson and Leona Swanson (Pierson); and his nephew Benjamin Swanson. He is survived by: his wife LuAnn Arndt; his children, Darren Swanson (Judy) of Wenona, Troy Swanson (John) of Elmhurst, Chad Swanson (Melissa) of Streator, Erica Swanson (Chad Baker) of Wenona, Joel Swanson (Nichol) of Chandler, AZ, Christopher Duncan of Litchfield, Brandy Sandberg (Ryan) of McNabb, David Thies (Samantha) of Midland, GA and Jennifer Chirillo (Tony) of Sturgeon, MO; and his brother Raymond Swanson (Linda) of Ft. Collins, CO. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the Rutland-Toluca Fire Department.