Loren Marvin Swenson, 100, of Proctor, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.

Loren was born on January 24, 1921 in Trail, MN to Inga (Hushagen) and August Swenson. He grew up on a homestead near Newfolden, MN. He met the love of his life, Angeline Johnson, in nearby Holt and they married on October 4, 1943. They raised four children and lived 60 years in their house on 5th St in Proctor, MN. They moved out of their home and into Diamond Willow in February of 2018.

Loren retired from Elliott's, but was always a farmer at heart. He loved to plant seeds to watch them grow and faithfully worked the soil. He cared for his lawn diligently. He was known for building things for anyone that needed or wanted something. He loved his dogs, who were devoted to him. He was always polite and grateful for any small courtesy afforded him. Loren was patient, tolerant, thoughtful, and very loved by many.

Loren was preceded in death by his sons, Wayne and Darren; and siblings, Paul, Kenny and Arlene.

Loren is survived by his wife of 78 years, Angie; daughters, Audrey (Bill) Berglund and Char (Steve) Reno; daughter-in-law, Suzy (Paul Lundberg) Swenson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Swenson, Mitchell (Sabrina Bjornstad) Swenson, Harry Samuelson, Noel (Suzanne) Samuelson, Lanay (Seth Kane) Samuelson, Jamey (Carrie) Reno and Adam (Lindsey Gaffke) Reno; and great-grandchildren, Emily Barber, Lauryn Swenson, Darien Samuelson, Karilynn Samuelson, Victor Samuelson, Thorin Kane, Aubrie Reno and Emily Reno.

The family would like to thank the staff at Diamond Willow in Cloquet for their loving care.

Visitation to be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 20th at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, with Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 PM. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to the high risk of Covid19 in MN at this time, the family is asking everyone to wear a mask and be tested if you are not vaccinated. There will not be a luncheon.