Rod Swanson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-09-16T17:00:00
End: 2021-09-16T19:00:00
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church

Rodney John Swanson, beloved husband of Marilyn Nungesser Swanson, passed into heaven September 2, 2021.

Rod was born in Little Falls, MN, on September 12, 1939. He married Marilyn Nungesser in 1961, and they were married nearly 60 years. They were blessed with three children: Mark, Pam, and Reid. In Minnesota, Rod taught high school and became a stockbroker.

In 1985, they moved to San Antonio, TX, where Rod worked at USAA as a financial services manager.

He and Marilyn traveled to 43 countries and six continents.

In 2007, they moved to the Chattanooga, TN area to be close to four of their ten grandchildren.

Rod loved life, loved his wife and family, loved to play games, and loved to tell jokes.

Above all, Rod loved the Lord Jesus and found like-minded friends at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. His lifetime goal was to see his three children, their spouses, and grandchildren follow Jesus as their Lord.

Survivors are:

Son Mark/Jane Cygnet: grandsons Coleman & Clayton;

Daughter Pam/Dave Nordberg: granddaughters Alyssa, Kallie, Rachel, & Britta;

Son Reid/Kimberly Swanson: grandchildren Nate, Courtney, Jonathan, & Ryan;

Sister/brother-in-law: Jan/Jim Morrisey.

Memorial service will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN, on Thursday, September 16, at 3:00pm with Visitation beforehand from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory

Updated by : Reid Swanson

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September 16, 2021

Barry Brock wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Swansons We grieve with you in the loss of our dear friend, Rod. He and Marilyn have always been so hospitable--we always enjoyed visiting with them, listening to Rod's riddles and political commentaries. He inspired us as a devoted, loving husband, and as a faithful, attentive father and grandfather. His delightful children and grandchildren are a glorious testament to a man who was "after God's own heart". Our joy is knowing that we'll join him soon! Barry & Jill Brock”