Carl R. Swanson Jr.

Carl was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Warren, Pa. He was the son of Carl R. Swanson Sr. and Carol M. Forslund Swanson Martin.

He was a lifelong Warren area resident. Carl graduated in 1961 from Warren High School. He was employed as a diamond die maker at the former G.T.E. Sylvania for 36 years, retiring in 2001. He had served with the U.S. Air Force as a E-3. Carl was a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135, Warren Moose Lodge 109, North Star Masonic Lodge and Warren Eagles Aerie. He was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. Carl was an avid golfer, boater, fisherman and hunter, he especially enjoyed ice fishing.

Carl is survived by his wife, Linda Hoffner Swan-son, whom he married June 20, 1992, in Warren, Pa.; two daughters: Kimberlee Jean Swanson of Warren, Pa., and Kelly Marie Case and husband, David of Erie, Pa.; one brother, Jim Swan-son and his wife, Cathy of Scandia, Pa.; two sisters: Linda McCullough and Gloria Gates and her husband, Robert, all of Warren, Pa.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William “Bill” Martin; brother-in- law, Jim McCullough; sister-in-law, Marcia Bines Swanson.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren, Pa.. on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., a funeral and committal service will be conducted with the Rev. James Swanson Carl’s nephew, and pastor of Pleasant Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Meals on Wheels Experience Inc., 905 Fourth Ave., P.O. Box 886, Warren, PA. 16365.

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