Background
Swanson, Joanne Thatcher was born on August 19, 1932 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Myron William and Ruth Lucille (Boesel) Thatcher.
Swanson, Joanne Thatcher was born on August 19, 1932 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Myron William and Ruth Lucille (Boesel) Thatcher.
Bachelor, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1953; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1977.
Associate, Grathwol, Oberhauser, Ploetz & Randall, Wayzata, Minnesota, 1977-1981;
associate, Wiese & Cox, Minneapolis, 1981-1982;
private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, since 1982. Contract administrator law judge. Member committee family court procedure Supreme Court.
Speaker in field.
Member planning commission North St. Paul, 1963-1973. Member American Bar Association (family law and litigation sections), American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers (secretary Minnesota chapter 1991-1992, Board of Governors 1992-1994), Minnesota State Bar Association (task force on Minnesota Court Appeals), Hennepin County Bar Association (chair family law section 1989-1990, numerous committees), Ramsey County Bar Association (family law section), Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Married Charles Frances Rawlings, April 12, 1958 (divorced September 1973). Children: Vance Wayne Rawlings, Joanne Patrice Rawlings Franer.