Joanne Marilyn Swanson

Joanne Marilyn Swanson, 90, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Aspen Place in Viroqua.

Joanne was born on August 2, 1934, to George and Myra (Fortney) Swanson. She graduated from the Vernon County Normal School and taught for over 30 years at rural schools, Spring Green, Mequon, Milwaukee, and Ettrick. 

She loved baking, reading, crossword puzzles, and volunteering at Vernon Memorial Hospital and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Joanne enjoyed sitting in her swing in the summer and talking with her neighbors. She also enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers, as well as traveling both here and abroad.  Joanne liked to nap in her chair with her dog, Ginger.  She was a friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.  

Joanne is survived by her brother Robert “Punk” (Kay) Swanson of Viroqua; sisters-in-law, Dolores Swanson and Veronica Tresner, both of Viroqua; nieces:  Heather, Sara, Jessica, and Hanna Swanson, Lori (Glenn) Parker, Catherine (David) Thurston, Anita (Jeff) Burckhardt; nephew Mike Swanson; great nephews, Terrence Bambenek and Talon Swanson;  great nieces: Morgan, Hailey, and Ashlie Parker; and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents; brothers, David and Wayne; nieces, Lynn Bambenek and Nancy Swanson; and nephew Gary Swanson.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspen Place, St. Croix Hospice, Dr. Deborah Prior, and Kari Solverson for their exceptional care. 

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Aspen Place, Toys 4 Tots, St. Croix Hospice, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services with Pastor Chris Rajkumar officiating.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place in the Viroqua Cemetery.

Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is assisting the family.  

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