Robert J. "Bob" Swanson

Age 90 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Malta, IL, died on Tuesday January 10, 2017 in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab in DeKalb. Robert was born on December 7, 1926 to Swan and Ruth Swanson in DeKalb.
At an early age the family moved to St. Charles, Bob's education K-thru 7th grade was at the Shelby School. In his 8th grade year the family moved back to DeKalb, Bob then attended and graduated from DeKalb High School in the class of 1944. On Bob's 18th birthday he joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving in the Pacific Theater until the end of W.W. II.
Bob was married to the former Carole Francen on June 14, 1953 at the Malta Congregational Church, she preceded him in death on May 1, 2014. This loving marriage of many years evolved into two loving children, Ronald and Jill Anne.
Bob's working career was a mason and bricklayer for 42 years, he also enjoyed sports throughout his entire life especially enjoying the game of golf. He was a lifetime Bears and White Sox fan, and really enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events.
Survivors include: son: Ronald J. (Jeanne) Swanson of Shabbona, grandchildren: Jordan (Jill) Swanson of Yorkville, Colbie J. (Adam) Swanson of DeKalb, Jacob Swanson of Yorkville, great-grandchildren: Justin, Cali, and Cooper Swanson, and Landon Lee Hall, sisters: Barbara Astling of DeKalb, Carolyn (Bill) Marshall of Dixon, extended family: Joe and Christine Topinka and Alexandria Topinka of Texas, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends. Preceded in death by: parents, wife: Carole, daughter: Jill Anne, and brother-in-law: Roger Astling.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday January 14, 2017 at 11:00AM in the Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Robert L. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery in Malta with military honors provided by the DeKalb American Legion Post 66. Visitation will be held on Saturday January 14, 2017 at 10:00am till the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.