Clifford Swenson

Clifford Swenson 89 year old resident of Onamia, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Mille Lacs Long Term Care Center in Onamia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 19 2007 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Onamia with Pastor Kris Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Foster Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 PM to 8 PM on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Onamia and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Clifford “Mox” Swenson was born August 6, 1917 to Albin and Jessie (Hofferbert) Swenson on a small farm outside of Milaca, Minnesota. He was their fourth child and would be an older brother to five more siblings. Mox worked on the family farm for over twenty four years. In 1940 he met Helen Ketola, the newest school teacher in the district, they were married on June 20, 1942. To this union, 2 children were born. Barb in 1946 and Bill in 1949. Mox and Helen built a small country store, gas station, and tavern in Bock, Minnesota. Because of the economy during that time he was forced to find work elsewhere. Mox worked in the iron ore mines in northern Minnesota for a few years before moving to Onamia in 1951. He started working for Rouillard Beverage Company delivering Grain Belt Beer and other beverages throughout the Mille Lacs lake area. After twenty seven years he retired in 1978. Mox and Helen enjoyed their retired life immensely. They spent many days camping, traveling, visiting friends and family. They especially enjoyed their time with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mox was a “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed helping anyone with a project that would come up. Spending Labor Day weekend at the White Pine Logging & Threshing Show in McGrath was a highlight of the Swenson Family. Mox and his son restored antique tractors to bring to the show. His infectious laugh proved to all of us that he enjoyed life to the fullest. Mox is survived by his daughter, Barb Pinz of Isle, MN; brother, Ted Swenson & wife, Betty of Onamia, MN; sisters, Yvonne Sundberg , Marilyn Anderson & husband, Robert all of Milaca, MN; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; & many loving relatives & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; son, Bill; 1 brother; & 4 sisters.

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Clifford Swenson

August 6, 1917 - March 14, 2007