Robert E. Swanson

Robert E. Swanson, age 86, of LaPorte, IN and Battle Creek, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

He was born August 24, 1933 in LaPorte, IN to LeRoy and Sophie (Sobko) Swanson.

Bob was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1130, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Fraternal Order of Police, Falcons and Phi Delta Kappa. Bob was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps as a corporal. Upon returning from Korea, he served as a military police officer. He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

Bob was a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker fan. Above all, he loved spending time at his lodge in Nebraska teaching his grandchildren to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.

On March 18, 1967, in Battle Creek, Nebraska, he married Sharon K. Swanson (Zimmerman) who survives. Also surviving in one daughter: Trudy (Vasili) Karallas of Michigan City and five grandchildren: Giorgio, Isabella, Dimitri, Louka and Thalia Karallas.

Private family services have already taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer at the VFW.

Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #1130, 181 McClung Rd. LaPorte, IN 46350.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360.

To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.Carlislefh.com. (219) 874-4214.