Glen E. Swanson
PORTAGE - Glen E. Swanson, age 92, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Hamilton Park Place, in Portage.
Glen was born on August 17, 1929, in Morse, Wisconsin, the son of John and Leola (Bjorklund) Swanson. Glen graduated from Glidden High School in 1948. On September 9, 1950, he married Dolores Tomaier. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2009. Glen worked at Bake Rite Baking Co. from 1948 until 1982. He then co-owned and operated Hardee’s restaurants in Wisconsin and Illinois from 1983 until 1995. Glen was a member of the Portage Boat Club, enjoyed playing euchre, and having morning coffee with the guys.
He is survived by his children, Sandy Swanson, Fox Point, Mike (Mary) Swanson, Pardeeville and Jean (Steve) Turner, Portage; his grandchildren, Amber (Nick) Gawel, Jamie (Brandon) Ferguson and Dan (Renee) Swanson; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Allie Gawel, Aubrey Ferguson, Luke and Leo Swanson, sister-in-law Mary Kellogg and other near relatives and many close friends. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores and his brother, John Laverne Swanson.As Glen was very fond of his cats and dogs, memorials may be made to Columbia County Humane Society.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.
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