Richard John Swenson

Background

Swenson, Richard John was born on July 27, 1927 in Minneapolis. Son of Elmer Carl Swenson and Lois Eileen Glatzmaier.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, University Minnesota, 1953. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Minnesota, 1953.

Career

Private practice,, Eden Valley, Minnesota, 1954-1986. Associate professor operative dentistry University Minnesota.

Achievements

• Richard John Swenson has been listed as a noteworthy dentist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Eden Valley School Board, 1973, president, 1976, 77. Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Dental Association, American Endodontic Society, West Center District Dental Society (board directors 1984), 2M Dental Study Group, Minnesota State Dental Society (Certified 1955, 69), Tri-County Dental Society (program director, 1961, president 1963-1966), University Minnesota Alumni Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), Eden Valley College of C. (president 1969, 85), University Minnesota Dentistry Century Club.

Clubs: Koronis Golf (Paynesville, Minnesota). Lodges: Knights of Columbus, Lions (president 1974-1975).

Interests

• Fishing, golf.

Connections

Married Mary Isabella Ouellette, May 16, 1964. Children: Richard, Mary, John, Catherine, Christopher.

Father:

Elmer Carl Swenson

Mother:

Lois Eileen Glatzmaier

Spouse:

Mary Isabella Ouellette

child:

Mary Swenson

child:

Richard Swenson

child:

John Swenson

child:

Catherine Swenson

child:

Christopher Swenson