Herbert M. Swenson, 76, died February 17, 2006, at his home in rural Thief River Falls, MN.

Herbert Marvin Swenson was born October 20, 1929, in Sanders Township, Pennington County, MN, the son of Carl Hugo and Martha (Brandrud) Swenson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He attended Lincoln High School.

On October 28, 1950, Herbert was united in marriage to Joyce Melhouse. He farmed grain and dairy cattle on the family farm for over 50 years.

Herbert served on the Sanders Township Board for 31 years. He loved to work on old tractors, loved to play cards and visit with friends and family.

Herbert is survived by wife, Joyce, Thief River Falls, MN; 2 children, Michael Swenson, Oklee, MN and Kaylynn (Tom) Wold, Thief River Falls, MN; 4 grandchildren, Paul (Anne) Swenson, Rochester, MN, Adam Swenson, Thief River Falls, MN, Andy Swenson, attending Bethel University, St. Paul, MN and Matthew Wold, Thief River Falls, MN; 2 great grandchildren, Blaine and Mason Swenson.

He was preceded in death by parents, Carl Hugo and Martha (Brandrud) Swenson and sister, Muriel Anderson.

Family condolences may be sent by visiting: www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

ORGANIST: Ida Nordvall
SOLOIST: Andy Swenson
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: Children of the Heavenly Father and Amazing Grace
CASKETBEARERS: Paul Swenson, Anne Swenson, Adam Swenson, Andy Swenson, Matthew Wold, Ryan Ulrich, Jenny Ulrich and Kara Rhode
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: All of Herberts family and friends