Edna R. Swenson

Edna R. Swenson was born in Hawley, MN to Chris and Ida Alm Hagelund on February 19, 1924. She grew up in Hawley graduating from High School there in 1942. After attending Moorhead State College she taught school in District 37 in Skree Township near Hawley, MN. Edna was united in marriage to Ernest G. Swenson at Hegland Lutheran Church on June 4, 1949. In 1954 they purchased the Riverside Inn Standard Station and Motel in Hawley, MN which they operated for 17 years. Ernest died on April 13, 1988. Edna loved music, playing the organ and piano and also giving piano lessons. They wintered for several years in Arizona and she also traveled to Norway. Edna was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Royal Neighbors and the Womans Auxillary of the VFW.She is survived by two sisters, Anna Marie Vince Dahle of New Brighton, MN and Marlene Peter Batts of Clinton Township, Michigan, one niece and three nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.