Kenneth Eugene Swanson, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in E. Peoria, Illinois, Ken was the son of the late Clifford and Margaret Swanson. Kenneth served our country as a Korean War Navy Veteran and worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, prior to his retirement. Ken attended Grace Church in Morton, Illinois and most recently Brookside Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Mary (Hufford) Swanson; daughter Nancy (Jeff) Johnson; grandchildren, Justin (Beth) Johnson, Brandon (Rachel) Johnson, Ryan (Savannah) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Keller, Fiona, Rigby, Durban, Jupiter, and Bijou. Ken was preceded in death by his son, Charles "Chuck" Swanson in 2017; and brother, Melvin Swanson. Service is 2 pm, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Golden Years Homestead Assisted Living Chapel, 8300 Maysville Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, Friday, October 11, 2019 from 4pm to 7 pm. Memorials may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight.