Scott Swanson 01/02/2020

Scott M. Swanson, age 51, Woodbury, MN, passed away unexpectedly of health complications on January 2, 2020 at his home. Scott, son of Le Roy and Avalene Drake Swanson, was born August 6, 1968 in Osseo, WI. The Swansons, including brother Gary, relocated to New Richmond, WI in late August, 1968. Scott attended New Richmond schools, graduating in 1987. Sports were important to him where he played hockey, baseball, football and tennis. Scott attended UW-Eau Claire and graduated from UW-Stout in 1999 with a B. S. degree in Business. He obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St Thomas in 2009 while working full-time. Scott was a dedicated long-time employee of 3M Company from 1999 until his passing. His 3M career began in January, 1999 in Materials and Logistical Management-Supply Chain through the Stout Co-op Student Programs. He began a full-time position in January 2000 as Materials Control Analyst 1 in Tape Manufacturing in St Paul, MN. His most recent position was Demand Planning Specialist in the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division. Scott enjoyed reading, current events, fantasy football and baseball leagues, and watching his MN Vikings and MN Twins.
Scott is survived by his Mother, Avalene (New Richmond, WI) and brother, Gary and Lori (Eagan, MN), the Swanson aunts and uncles-Mavonne Lofstrand, Pat Heagerty, Priscilla Gunderson, David, and Dan (Patty) –plus cousins and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Le Roy, in 1988 and aunt Sharon Swanson, uncles Mark Swanson, Jerry Heagerty, Bob Lofstrand, cousins Mitchell Swanson, Jamie Gunderson, Cory and Lee Brown. He was also preceded in death by grandparents Art and Alpha (Bagstad) Swanson and Lloyd and Greeta (Snyder) Drake.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to New Richmond Schools Stadium Project, Five Loaves Food Shelf, First Lutheran Church or memorial of your choice. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church (218 CO Road K) in New Richmond, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Lunch and fellowship followed at the Church with private interment later in the New Richmond Cemetery.