Lynn D (Swanson) Bambenek

Lynn (Swanson) Bambenek passed away peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Thursday, February 25, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer. 

She was born August 14, 1957 in Viroqua to Wayne and Dolores (Schlief) Swanson.  She met and married Michael Bambenek while working in Winona, they later divorced.  Lynn and their son, Terrence, later moved back to Viroqua.  Lynn worked as Kennel Manager at Grimm Tails for 10 years before she had to retire because of health reasons.  

Lynn is survived by her mother; son, Terrence (Shelbi Gagermeier); 2 sisters, Nancy (Les Sluga) of Whitehall and Lori (Glenn) Parker of Texas; 3 nieces:  Morgen, Hailey, and Ashlie Parker; 2 great nieces, Haven and Evelyn; 2 great nephews, Ryder and Korbyn, all of Texas; Aunt Joanne Swanson, Uncle Robert (Kay) Swanson, Aunt Veronica Tresnar, all of Viroqua; Aunt Barbara Davis of Florida and Aunt Rosalie Schlief of Minnesota; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne; grandparents, George and Myra Swanson and Carl and Zelma Schlief; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Foundation, Gundersen Hospice, or a foundation of your choosing.  A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Roth Family Cremation Center.  Friends may call on the family from 11:00 am until the time of the service.  

Masks are required.  Casual dress requested.

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