James M. Swenson, age 70, of Albert Lea, MN died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home in Albert Lea, MN. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 3:00PM with full military honors by the Wells Color Guard. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.

James Monroe was born February 5, 1949 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Melford Hans and Arlene Marie (Allis) Swenson.  Jim graduated from Alden High School in 1967, and served in the Vietnam War through the United States Army from 1969-1971.  He dearly loved riding his Harley & 4 -wheeler. Jim enjoyed being outdoors and in nature, watching and feeding the birds and sitting around the campfire with friends.  He loved tending to his garden.   Jim worked at Streaters in Albert Lea for 38 years and then worked at Cybex for 10 years until his retirement.

He is survived by two children: daughter Jennifer Swenson (James Forbes) of Tennessee and her children, KhrystyAuhna, Ka’Leigha and A’Mya Swenson; Son: Michael Swenson of Austin, MN; Children’s mother Diane Vallejo of Albert Lea; his angel: Nancy Jacobs of Alden, MN; along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

He is preceded in death by: his parents; sisters: Nordean (Edward) Weber and Marjean (Albert) Jacobs; brother Richard (Judith) Swenson.