Jon R. Swenson

Jon R. Swenson, 75, lifelong educator and former Stillwater High School principal died on December 23. He left a legacy of excellence and dedication to quality education. Jon was born January 5, 1936 in Lake Mills, IA to Josephine and T. Melvin Swenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers Tom, K. Robert, Keith and sister Karen. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Julene, daughter Sara (Claude Sigmund) and grandson Atticus. Jon was a 1954 graduate of Lake Mills HS and 1958 Iowa State Teachers College (now Univ. of Northern IA). He received a masterâ