Robert Richard Swan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Richard Swan, 94, passed away peacefully with family at his side on August 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton. He was the husband of Barbara (Drahn) Swan, and son of Bernard R. Swan and Jadwiga (Luzenska) Swan. Bob was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on June 21, 1927, graduated valedictorian for his class at Berlin High School in 1945, then proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged in August, 1946. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1950, majoring in Economics. He was also a member of the UW Marching Band under Ray Dvorak, playing the piccolo. After starting Law School, he later decided to join his father at the Truesdell Fur Company in Berlin, where he worked, eventually as President, until 1985. He was active in the Berlin community, serving as Alderman for the Berlin City Council in the 1970s. He was an active member of the Jaycees, and Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout with Order of the Arrow. He then moved the family to the Chicago area, working at York Furrier in Elmhurst, Illinois from 1985 until his retirement in 1994. In 1995, he and Barbara moved back to Wisconsin, living out his remaining years in Oshkosh, including a post-retirement career at 4imprint, where he worked until he was 90 years old. Bob was loved universally by everyone he came in contact with for his easy demeanor, light-hearted humor and unflappable nature. He is survived by his wife, Barbara D. Swan, son Thomas R. Swan (Oshkosh), daughter Catherine A.(Pascal) Seris (Paris, FR), and son William O. (Kiera) Swan (Oakland, CA). Robert is also survived by four grandchildren, Emile, Henry, Olivia and Brenna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jadwiga, Bernard, and also Kunda (Kay) Swan. Visitation will be held beginning at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11am on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 in Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (St. Mary Site, 605 Merritt Ave.) with the Rev. Jerome Pastors officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh. Funeral arrangements by Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, Oshkosh. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, local organizations in support of homeless vets such as Day by Day Warming Shelter, Father Carr’s Place 2B, or to a local charity of your choice.

Robert Richard Swan

June 27, 1927 - August 25, 2021