Joseph J. Swan, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 surrounded by his family five days short of his 93rd birthday.
Joe was born on Oct. 22, 1928 in Tomahawk to John and Jennie (Schoone) Swan. He served our country during the Korean conflict with the United States Army. After returning home from the service, he married Loretta VanHarpen on Aug. 6, 1955. Joe started working for Owens-Illinois Paper Mill in 1950. He worked for 41 years until he retired as Woodlands Supervisor in 1991. Joe enjoyed hunting, traveling, gardening and NASCAR racing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe was a proud Army Veteran and was so thankful to take the Honor Flight in 2015. He also attended many Army reunions over the years. Joe spent time on the road for work, and traveled for enjoyment. He had an amazing sense of direction and knew every highway and intersection in Wisconsin, the U.P. and several other states. His travels have now ended with his journey to heaven.
Joe is survived by his wife – Loretta Swan of Tomahawk; children – Gary (Carol) Swan of Tomahawk, Jim (Terry Higgins) Swan of Tomahawk, Jean (Jim) Keip-Wurster of Tomahawk, Rob (Lisa) Swan of Gleason and Stacie (Steve) Cotey of Grafton; daughter-in-law – Nancy Swan of Tomahawk; and brother – Edwin (Kathy) Swan of Waupun. He is further survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and sisters-in-law – Estelle Renn, Ceil Roberts, Connie Gavin and Rosie Swan.
Joe is preceded in death by his son – Mike Swan, son-in-law – Garry Keip, parents, sisters – Bernadine Swan and Anna Schulz, and brothers – Casey Swan and Ted Swan.
The Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors for Joseph Swan took place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation took place at Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery after Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made in Joe’s name are appreciated to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight or St. Mary Catholic School.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.