IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Dennis A.

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Swenson

November 21, 1936 – December 31, 2019

Obituary

Dennis A. Swenson, 83, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 12pm on Saturday January 11, 2020 at First United Presbyterian Church, 801 - 16th St, Moline, with visitation one hour prior to services. Visitation will also be 4:00 – 7:00pm Friday at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island. Inurnment will be at a later date in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be left to church or Pregnancy Resources QC.

Dennis was born on November 21, 1936 in Moline, the son of Emmett and Leona (Reuter) Swenson. He married Carol Wenos on September 19, 1959 in First United Presbyterian Church, Moline. He had served in the United States Army Reserve.

Mr. Swenson had been employed at Modern Woodman Insurance Co, Rock Island in the Public Relations Department and later was manager of the Printing Building, before retiring in February of 1998.

Dennis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Moline, where he served as a deacon. He also enjoyed photography, playing cards with his friends at Modern Woodman, was an avid bowler, diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Rocky and Augustana College sports. In his earlier years he loved playing baseball, golf and operating Carden Collectibles with Carol.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; children, Sharon (Kirk) Hakanson, Lynn (Mark) Rognstad, David Swenson, Rob (Cheryl) Swenson; grandchildren, Robin (Brian) Grunder, Shawn Hakanson, Kirbi (Brandon) Stone, Morgan (Marc) Yerry, Kaylyn Hakanson, Amy Rognstad, Emerson Swenson, Steven (Kim Marie) Sullivan, Allyse Sullivan; great grandchildren, Nathan Paulsen, Marisa Paulsen, Claire Paulsen, Danielle Paulsen, Gavyn Cowan, Beckett Yerry; brother, Duane (Susie) Swenson; sister in law, Gail Wenos; brothers in law, David (Jeanne) Wenos, Richard (Colleen) Wenos; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Logan Swenson and great granddaughter, Adalyn Gedde.

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Services

Visitation

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January
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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

4:00 am - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

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January
11

First United Presbyterian Church

801 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265

Starts at 12:00 pm

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