Loretta Agnes Swan, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk. Loretta was born on Jan. 21, 1934 the daughter of Henry and Agnes (nee Gleisner) VanHarpen.
Loretta attended St Mary’s School and graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1952. She married the love of her life Joseph J. Swan on Aug. 6, 1955. Together they had six children. Loretta was a stay at home mom until the youngest went to school and then worked part time at Deer Skin Corral and Dee’s Hallmark. Loretta was a Catholic Knights fraternal branch officer for 24 years and then became the first branch member to serve on the board of directors. She volunteered in many church activities including funeral luncheons, money counter and card club.
Loretta loved traveling with Joe. They visited many states and several countries. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting and most of all spending time with her family: children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Gary (Carol) Swan, Jim (Terry Higgins), Jean (Jim) Wurster all of Tomahawk; Rob (Lisa) Swan of Gleason; Stacie (Steve) Cotey of Grafton and daughter-in-law Nancy Swan of Tomahawk; sisters Ceil Roberts and Connie Gavin both of Tomahawk and further survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law Kathy Swan and Rosie Swan.
Loretta was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe of 66 years and her son Mike Swan; son-in-law Garry Keip; her parents and brother Pete VanHarpen and sister Estelle Renn.
Visitation for Loretta was held on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral Home and on Monday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com.
Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family.
