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CPL Leo Eugene "Gene" Swanson

14 Jul 1922 – 23 Aug 1995

Birth14 Jul 1922
Death23 Aug 1995
CemeteryBlack Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis , Meade County , South Dakota , USA
Added bySue Wiedemer Jones on 21 Apr 2019
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Leo 'Gene' Swanson Leo "Gene" Swanson, 73, Rapid City, died Wednesday Aug. 23, 1995, at Fort Meade Veterans Affairs Center near Sturgis, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1922, in New Underwood to Tory and Mary Swanson. He was raised on a farm south of New Underwood. He married Zella Hellman in 1942 and resided in the New Underwood area until entering the Army later that year. He served in World War II under Gen. Patton then returned to South Dakota in 1945. He briefly worked in California in a body and fender shop before returning to South Dakota in 1951 to open his own body shop in New Underwood. In 1953, he returned to ranching. In 1987, he married Doris Conklin and continued ranching until he moved to Rapid Valley in 1991. He remained active part time at the ranch until the spring of 1995, when he became ill. Gene enjoyed dancing and playing pool. He was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Underwood for many years. The last few years, he was active in the Moose Lodge and Minneluzahan Senior Center. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law; daughter and son-in-law; 2 stepdaughters and son-in-law; stepson and daughter-in-law; sister; five grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Conklin, in July of this year; a brother, Delbert Swanson; and a sister, Patty Fenner. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Campbell Paula & Quinn Funeral Home, Rapid City, with a rosary at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Therese Church, with the Rev. Dan Juelfs officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors by VFW Post No. 1273. A memorial has been established. Military Information: CPL, US ARMY

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