Gordon "Gordy" Frank Swanberg July 15, 1941 – January 12, 2026

Gordon "Gordy" Frank Swanberg, 84, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Gordy was born on July 15, 1941, in Culver City, California. At the age of three, his family moved to East Grand Forks, where he would spend the rest of his life and build deep roots in the community he loved.

He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1959. On February 17, 1962, Gordy married the love of his life, Sheila Johnson. Together they shared more than six decades of marriage, raising a family and creating countless cherished memories. Gordy dedicated over 40 years of service to the United States Post Office, where he was known for his strong work ethic and friendly nature. After retirement, Gordy kept busy working at Hugo's doing deliveries.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Gordy was especially proud to serve as the chain-gang volunteer at local Greenwave football games for many years. Golf was his true passion—he enjoyed daily rounds on the course, and even when he wasn't playing, you could still find him out there collecting lost golf balls. He also loved a good poker game and the camaraderie that came with it. Above all else, Gordy treasured his family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gordy is survived by his loving wife, Sheila (Johnson) Swanberg of East Grand Forks; children David (Deb) Swanberg of LeSueur, MN, Denise Huderle of Norwalk, IA, DyAnn (Kenley) Stordahl of East Grand Forks, Dawn Swanberg of East Grand Forks; dear family friend Shelley Paulson of East Grand Forks; grandchildren Amanda (Jonny) Trevino, Abbi (Derek) Craig, Sam (Harrison) Aakre, Matthew (Katelyn) Huderle, Seth (Sydney) Stordahl, Jack (Ashley) Swanberg, and Sarah (Ryan) Voss; great-grandchildren Jayden, Kali, Charlie, Crosby, Addison, Mikko, Oskar, Noah, Collins, Cora, William, Adeline, Emerson; and siblings Roger (Jenny) Swanberg, Wendy Schrider and Sally (Ken) Wallace.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Edna Swanberg; brothers Paul, Glenn, and Steven; great-granddaughters Caitlyn and Solveig; and great-grandson Mads.

Gordy's legacy of kindness, dedication, and love for family and community will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, 528 10th St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Service will be live-streamed on Gordy's page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com.

VISITATION : One hour prior to the service at Mendenhall on Saturday.

INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks in the Spring of 2026.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Mendenhall Presbyterian Church.