Bill E. Swanger (1943-2007)

Source: Joyce (Hansen) George

Bill E. Swanger

Bill E. Swanger, age 63, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away January 30, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Born September 11, 1943, in Logan, Iowa, to the late Bernard E. and Lucille (McAdams) Swanger, he had resided here most of his life. He was a 1961 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and he formerly served in the Iowa National Guard. He was a retired machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad and was an active dog trainer.

Survivors include his daughter, Tracie Falknor and husband, Scott; three granddaughters, Madeline, Cateline, Cristal Falknor, all of Council Bluffs; sisters, Pat May and husband, Fred, Florida, Mary Hance, California; brother, Bernie Swanger and wife, Karen, Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neil-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Jerry Hopkins, First Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Plumer Settlement Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed by the family.