Chuck Swanson- Founding Section member
Charles E. “Chuck” Swanson, 78, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Chuck was born in San Francisco, CA the son of Clarence and Margaret (Burnett) Swanson. The family moved shortly there after to Lakewood, CO where he grew up. He went on to college, earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and then joined the Navy. He later settled in Bridgewater, NH where he raised his family and worked for the NH Electric COOP.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Char), one son and daughter-law Steven and Karen Swanson of Bridgewater; 2 grandchildren, Trevor and Dominique and 1 great grandchild, Hope; three brothers: Phillip, Roger and David; and many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by his many friends around the world, both in and outside of the Mercedes Benz Club of America, the Northern New England Star section of which he helped found. We all wish him smooth roads and sunny rides on his next journey home.
Services-A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the New Hampton Community Church, 14 Church Lane, New Hampton. In adhering to CDC guidelines, masks are encouraged and social distancing required. Private interment will take place at the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247. The services will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Please use this link to view the services:
