In Memory
Roland R. Swanson
January 17, 1934 ~ June 28, 2024 90 Years Old
Roland Richard Swanson passed away to be with his lord on June 28th, 2024. Roland was born January 17, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Anna Swanson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Ollene Dagmar Olsen Swanson.
He is survived in death by his sister, Dorothy Swanson Melander; his brother Edward (Kathleen) Swanson; his children, Eric (Kelly) Swanson and Kristen Swanson Smith; his companion of 18 years, Susan Sharp; grandchildren Sarah (Scott) Swanson Gallagher, Hannah (Daniel) Swanson Westergaard, Colin Swanson, Peter Smith, Annika Smith and Harrison Smith; great-grandchildren Jack and Charlotte Gallagher and Rory and Anne Westergaard; and Susan’s children Michael and Erik Sharp.
Roland graduated from Riley High School in 1952; Indiana University with a degree in Economics in 1956 and from Northwestern University for Trust Studies.
Roland proudly served his country as Captain in the United States Army in Korea from 1957 to 1958.
His career in banking and trust services spanned over 50 years in the northwest Indiana community at American National Bank, Valley American Bank and 1st Source Bank. Roland also shared his knowledge in economics in finance as a teacher at Indiana University South Bend.
Roland’s great love was music and he was gifted with a beautiful tenor voice, which he shared with many church choirs and as a founding member of the Michiana Arts Vesper Chorale.
An avid golfer, Roland was a member of Morris Park Country Club for over 50 years, creating lasting friendships on the course and in the grill afterwards as they settled their scores.
Roland gave charitably of his time, serving on the boards of such community outreach programs as Hope Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Kiwanis Club and the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, July 8, 2024 at Palmer Funeral Home – Welsheimer North Chapel 17033 Cleveland Rd. South Bend, IN 46635. Friends may visit with family from 10:00 am until the time of services. Following the service, burial will take place at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left to South Bend Symphony Orchestra 127 North Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46621 or First United Methodist Church 333 N. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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