- Date Of Birth: December 17, 1929
- Date Of Death: March 2, 2017
- State: Michigan
Robert L. Swanson, age 87 of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Avielle Haven Assisted Living in Midland with his family by his side and his angel Kathryn guiding the way.
The son of the late John and Hilda (Fostrom) Swanson was born on December 17, 1929 in Houghton Lake. He was the first graduating class of Houghton Lake High School in 1950. On June 27, 1952 Robert married the former Kathryn Sasse. She preceded him in death on August 3, 2006 after 54 years of marriage.
He worked in the oilfields throughout Michigan. He was a diesel mechanic and a heavy equipment operator at Saginaw Rock Product for over 27 years retiring in 1992. He enjoyed tractor shows, camping, engine shows, and Buckley. Throughout his lifetime, Robert built several homes in the area, all of which he lived in. Bob was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa with a good sense of humor. He was always ready to tell a joke. Bob had a special gift, he loved to talk to anyone entering his path. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his sons, Robert (Jane) Swanson of Midland, Steven (Carla) Swanson of Midland; daughter, Ruth (Steve) Weakman of Sanford; 8 grandchildren, Carrie Swanson, Holly Swanson, Tim (Rachel) Swanson, Nick (Melissa) Swanson, Maggie (Brandon) Page, Brandon (Tera) Weakman, Blake (Laura) Weakman, Bryce (Devon Camp) Weakman; great-grandchildren, Keagan, Braden, Gaven, Alexia, McCoy, Lydia, Kendyll and Eastyn; sister in law, Elaine Swanson of Cadillac; brother in law and friend, Jim Sasse; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Donald J. & Morris Swanson.
