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Alvin “Al” Richard Swanson, 83, of Storm Lake died Jan. 29, 2026, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date in Kiron Cemetery. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Wayne and Elaine Swanson. He graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1961.
From 1963-1969 he was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard.
Al worked at Pete’s Body Shop in Storm Lake with Steve Pederson, his best friend.
He is survived by his brother David Swanson (Joan) of Topeka, Kan.; nephews: Andy Swanson (Rhonda), Brent Swanson (Mindy), Steve Mimnaugh (Tina) and Cory Miller (Tammy); nieces, Lisa Carlson (David) and Cindy Nedrow; and many great-nephews and nieces.
Al was preceded in death by parents, Wayne Swanson and Emily (Eaton) Swanson; sister Peggy Miller; nieces, baby Laura Joy Mimnaugh and Tressa Torkelson.
