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Mildred Swenson • 1926 - 2011 Mildred Brietzke was born on a farm West of Sawyer, ND on April 18, 1926, a daughter of Ernest and Lydia Brietzke. She graduated from Minot High School in 1944. Following her graduation, Mildred moved to Seattle, WA, where she worked for Pacific Tel and Tel. In 1947, she returned to Minot. While in Minot, Mildred worked for Northwest Bell for 5 years and Northwest Clinic for Three years. On January 27, 1948, Mildred was united in marriage to Marvin L. Swenson. Following their marriage, they lived in Minot. She then became a homemaker, raising the couple’s three children. Marvin died September 5, 2006. Following his death, Mildred continued to live in Minot. Mildred was a charter member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She loved to travel in their motor home with her husband, Marvin. Together they took their family on many camping trips. Mildred was always smiling. She was a very kind and giving person, and was always there for her children, grandchildren and friends when they were in need. Her love for children and babies will always be remembered. Those who shared in her life: Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin, son-in-law Leo D. Brown Sr. sisters Agnes, Violet, Berniece, Anna, Kathryn, brother Lawrence J. and infant brother Raymond. . Visitation and prayer service: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from noon-7 at Thompson Larson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 pm in Thompson Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth Music Honorary Bearers: Mildred’s family and friends Active Bearers: John Apland, John Apland, Jamie Apland, Chuck Nesdahl, Wayne Heim, Richard Eide Those not attending the graveside service may begin the luncheon in the church fellowship hall. The family will join you upon their return.
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Mildred Swenson, 84, Minot, died Friday, February 11, 2011 in a Minot nursing home