Larry Swenson

Larry R. Swenson, 83, of Litchfield, MN, passed away at Meeker Manor in Litchfield on Friday, July 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield and visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. All are welcome to attend the Golden Fleece Lodge #89 Masonic Club service from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. also at the church. 

Beloved husband, father, grandpa ‘GPA’, great-grandpa ‘GGPA’, uncle, cousin, dedicated friend, avid hunter and fisherman, outdoorsman, pilot, excellent cook, card player, golfer, traveler and business leader… he was curious and passionate in all his many interests. Larry was very community minded, volunteering for Shriners Children’s Hospital and putting smiles on so many kids’ faces as Lars the Clown. He was also involved in Golden Fleece #89 Masonic Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, and many more. Larry had a passion for helping others and enjoyed being socially connected. His career spanned from banking to many years of barbering with his father-in-law, which led to owning a barbershop on Main Street in Litchfield until he eventually pursued a different path. As an insurance professional, Larry owned and operated L.R. Swenson Insurance for many years. He was awarded number one agency and number one insurance agent multiple years in a row and enjoyed mentoring his agents to ensure their success.

Larry Russell Swenson, the son of Linus and Rosella (Raad) Swenson was born on December 8, 1940 in rural Appleton, MN. He graduated from Ortonville High School and was united in marriage to his lifelong sweetheart Carol Steen on April 8, 1961 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Together they raised their family, residing in Willmar, Worthington and Sioux Falls before coming back ‘home’ to Litchfield in 2011. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; son Timothy (Terri) of Litchfield and their children, Trista (Dustin) Skalberg and Eric (Annaleah); daughter Kelly (Gary) Cornwell of St. Louis Park; daughter Kari Oleson and her children, Brandi (Jonathan) Blevins and Christopher Oleson; great grandchildren, Lakelyn, Paycn, Ty, Taya, and two more on the way as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Linus and Rosella; brothers Robert and Leonard; sisters Diana Mechtel and Janet Schmidt; father-in-law Magnus Steen, mother-in-law Elvera Steen and brother-in-law Ron Steen.

The Swenson family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Special thank you to all the staff at Meeker Manor and Meeker Memorial Hospital for all of their care.

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