Ruth A. Swanson, 74, of Brice Prairie, passed away on her birthday, December 14, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born December 14, 1939 to Arthur and Sarah Ann Stenberg. She married Dale Swanson on November 11, 1961 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse.
She enjoyed camping and boating. Later in life she loved going to Hatfield to spend time with friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary ( Doug) Domnie; grandchildren, Adam (Deanna) Klum, Kyle Klum, Nick (Jenna Heintz), Ethan Klum; great-grandchildren, Noah, Kylie, Rayah; mother, Sarah; sister, Leone (John) Suttie; sister-in-law, Barb Swanson; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Eric Swanson; father; brother-in-law, Mel Swanson; and special friend, Jim Lundgren.
The family would like to thank the care providers of Gundersen Health System Hospice and to Dr. Bottner for their care and compassion during this time.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00 am at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, with a committal at Green Mound Cemetery immediately following. The Rev. Ted Dewald will officiate.