Oliver Raymond SWENUMSON

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• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Long Hollow Twp., Roberts County, South Dakota

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Oliver Raymond Swenumson
Funeral service for Oliver Raymond Swenumson, 93, of Sisseton, SD was held on Friday, January 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, SD with Rev. Ronald Brugger officiating. Pallbearers were Gregg Christensen, Austin Kutzke, Andrew Kutzke, Alex Kutzke, Cory Grimsrud, and Curtis Dahlin. Honorary Pallbearers were "All of Oliver's friends." Organist was Mona Greseth and soloist was Marlys Brooks. Interment will take place in the Sisseton Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was Thursday, January 22, 2004 from noon until 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Eastern Star and Masionic Service. Visitation was also one hour prior to services at the church. The Cahill Funeral Chapel, of Sisseton, SD was in charge of arrangements.
Oliver Raymond Swenumson was born on June 1, 1910 to Sundry and Kate (Dahlin) Swenumson in Long Hollow Township west of Sisseton, SD. He graduated from Sisseton High School in 1926. He attended St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota for a year and one half before returning to Sisseton to help on the family farm.
On February 8, 1932 he was united in marriage to Viola "Vi" Laing. To this union two children were born, Darlene (Gary) Christensen and Delmar (Joyce) Swenumson.
They started their married life on a farm about 4 ? miles west of Sisseton. Times were very tough during the first years of marriage due to the depression and drought. They continued to farm until 1946 when they purchased the Red Cross Drug Store and later on they purchased the local Gambles' Store and operated the business until 1974.
Oliver was very active in the Masons, Eastern Star, Roberts County Historical Society, The Sisseton Cemetery Board, and several other Civic organizations and activities. They traveled over the entire United States and also to the Scandinavian countries. One of his biggest interests and projects was his antique collection and the joy he had in showing their display to guests.
Oliver died on January 20, 2004 at the Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.
Oliver is survived by one daughter, Darlene (Gary) Christensen of Browns Valley, MN; one son, Delmar (Joyce) Swenumson of Rapid City, SD; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Hartmann of Chanhassen, MN; Marjorie (Wally) Mann of Carmichael, CA; one brother, Glen (Beulah) Swenumson of Houston, TX; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Oliver was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Viola; his parents; and one brother, Stanley "Pat".

Oliver married Viola LAING on 08 Feb 1932. Viola was born on 15 Jun 1910; died on 23 Aug 2002 in Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Darlene SWENUMSON
2. Delmar SWENUMSON

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• Census: 1880, Living with parents in Utica, Chickasaw Co., Iowa
• Census: 1900, Living with brother John, in Dog Wood Lake Twp., Roberts Co., So. Dakota
• Census: 1930, living in Long Hollow Twp., Roberts County, South Dakota
• Occupation: 1930; Farmer

Sundre married Kate DAHLIN. Kate was born about 1887 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, living with husband in Long Hollow, Roberts County, South Dakota