Obituary

Larry Gene Swanson

August 4, 1946 - September 18, 2021

Larry Gene Swanson

Larry Gene Swanson, 75, of Lincoln passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was a graduate of Syracuse High School, where he was the captain of the Football and Basketball teams. Larry married his high school sweetheart Mary Ann Pieper in 1965. They moved to Lincoln and Larry graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

He enjoyed planning family vacations, traveling with friends, card club, golfing, and watching sports. He retired in 2011 from a three-decade career with LES in-Land Management.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Angela and son-in-law Tony; son, Matthew; grandchildren, brothers, sister, cousin, niece, and nephews.

The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Larry’s life at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive. Masks are required.

Memorials to American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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October 7, 2021

So sorry for your loss, Mary Ann and family. Larry was a wonderful man who lived life well.

– Teresa Wyatt
October 7, 2021

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Larry was a wonderful person, friendly and kind. I recall our football days fondly, he was a magician with the football and basketball. Whenever I saw him it was a joy.

– Reg Wyatt
October 7, 2021

My deepest Sympathy for your loss. So many good memories about Larry. He was a good friend and highly thought of by so many people.

– Tom LEWIS

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