In loving memory of

William E Swenson
December 29, 1934 - December 4, 2017

Stoughton / Finley - William "Bill" "Swannie" E. Swenson, died at home on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1934 to Oscar Sr. and Marie (Offerdahl) Swenson, one of 12 children. He married Joan Olson on December 23, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church Edgerton, Wisconsin.

Bill worked at Armour Condensory for many years, later worked construction for Greg Nono, Findorff, and Icki Construction. His home away from home was at his cabin that he remodeled in Finley, WI. He loved the outdoors, hunting, cutting wood, riding 4 wheelers, drinking beer, NASCAR Sundays, and spending time with his Finley Family, who he loved dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan; daughters, Trudi (Greg) Sundby, Mitsy (Dale) Endres; 4 grandchildren, who were his pride and joy whom he loved dearly and was so proud of them. Tyler and Ashlee Endres, Tiamarie and Noah Sundby.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Marie Swenson; and two infant children Susan Marie (1961) and David William (1962); father and mother in-law Elmer and Thea (Thorson) Olson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, with Rev. Jerry Tews presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m until the time of services on Saturday. Bill will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Stoughton. Family and friends are invited to a meal following the services at the Stoughton VFW Post 328.

Dad lived his life to the fullest and the way he wanted to. Family was his life, his everything.

Tributes

Linda Wick wrote on Dec 7, 2017:

"Saddens my heart to know a good guy is gone. Have such good memories of Bill and Joann - He liked to kid and laugh - loved our nights out with them - I am so sorry for Joann and the girls and families. "

Chippy wrote on Dec 6, 2017:

"Truds Ia am so sorry for your loss I know how you feel i was just their not to long ago Be strong for your mom Chippy "

Mike Peters wrote on Dec 6, 2017:

"My dear friend Bill, I miss you so much I cannot express my sorrow. I will miss the stories about how you and my Grandfather would sit and drink coffee while "pretending" to be hunting. I will miss all the stories about the old days from before I can remember and mostly, I will miss our morning coffee together as soon as I woke up at the crack of 9:30 am. You were the only one who didn't think my Brothers' coffee wasn't absolutely miserable. Proud to have called you my Friend, glad the Lord has a great huntsman working for Him now, and from one old racer to another, Godspeed my friend. I will see you again soon. Mike Peters"

Larry Harlow wrote on Dec 6, 2017:

"So sorry, to read about your father Trudy, I know how close you were hope your wonderful memories will help you get through the days ahead."

Trudi sundby wrote on Dec 5, 2017:

"Dad, honestly how do I go on without you? I miss you and talking to you. Today was so hard making arrangements to celebrate your life. My heart hurts so bad. No more suffering. I Love and Miss you so much. Never goodbye always a I Love you???"