2023
Emmett
2007
Emmett Sward
June 23, 2023 — October 27, 2007
Remembering the life of Emmett Sward......
The Funeral Service for Emmett R. Sward of rural Geneva, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2007 at United Methodist Church, Geneva, MN. The Reverend Gary Liker will officiate. Interment will be in the Geneva Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, MN and one hour before service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Emmett R. Sward, 84 of Geneva passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Veteran's Hospital Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Emmett Robert Sward was born June 7, 1923, son of John & Anna (Forsberg) Sward in Ida Grove, IA. He came to Minnesota as a young man living most of his adult life in the Geneva area. He served his country honorably during World War II, receiving many awards including the purple heart. Emmett was a self employed, trucker, painter, welder and mechanic.
He will be remembered for his gentleness and kindness to others and his love for animals, especially horses. Blessed be his memory.
Emmett is survived by one brother, Roger and his wife, Joyce Sward of Clarks Grove, MN; four sisters, Clara White of Onalaska, WI, Hazel Christenson of Clarks Grove, MN, Phyllis Lipowski of Clarks Grove, MN, Doris Clark of Jacksonville, FL, numerous nieces and nephews.
Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marie Heilman; three brothers, Carl "Swede", Nels "Bud", and Gordon Sward.
The Funeral Service for Emmett R. Sward of rural Geneva, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2007 at United Methodist Church, Geneva, MN. The Reverend Gary Liker will officiate. Interment will be in the Geneva Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, MN and one hour before service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Emmett R. Sward, 84 of Geneva passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Veteran's Hospital Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Emmett Robert Sward was born June 7, 1923, son of John & Anna (Forsberg) Sward in Ida Grove, IA. He came to Minnesota as a young man living most of his adult life in the Geneva area. He served his country honorably during World War II, receiving many awards including the purple heart. Emmett was a self employed, trucker, painter, welder and mechanic.
He will be remembered for his gentleness and kindness to others and his love for animals, especially horses. Blessed be his memory.
Emmett is survived by one brother, Roger and his wife, Joyce Sward of Clarks Grove, MN; four sisters, Clara White of Onalaska, WI, Hazel Christenson of Clarks Grove, MN, Phyllis Lipowski of Clarks Grove, MN, Doris Clark of Jacksonville, FL, numerous nieces and nephews.
Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marie Heilman; three brothers, Carl "Swede", Nels "Bud", and Gordon Sward.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Emmett Sward, please visit our flower store.