John C. Swenson, 79, of Richmond Dale, died at 3:22pm January 29, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.

He was born August 10, 1941, in Davenport, IA, to the late Paul E. and Emily (Johnson) Swenson. In April of 1963, he married the former Jody L. Bond, who survives.

Also surviving are their children: Jill Smith, of Richmond Dale, and Jaysen Swenson, of North Little Rock, AR; grandchildren: Holly Smith, of Columbus, Lauren Smith and her fiancée Jeff Cochenour, of Chillicothe, and Grant Smith of Columbus; several nephews and a niece. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a brother Eugene Swenson, and a sister Katherine Swenson.

John was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1960. He retired from the Mead Paper Corp. following 44 years of service and was member of the Local 731. He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, where he served on the committee to provide bereavement meals. John was an avid golfer and volunteered at the Forrest E. Everhart (VA) Memorial Golf course for over 20 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm Wednesday, February 3, at the First Wesleyan Church, 89 S. Mulberry St., with Pastor Jon Welch officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm Wednesday at the church. Face coverings and social distancing required.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Forrest E. Everhart Memorial Golf Course, c/o VA Medical Center, 14273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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