Swenson, Carol R. (nee Retzlaff) Age 87, of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully February 1, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Jim Swenson; parents, Waldemar & Hilda Retzlaff; brother, Marcus Retzlaff; sisters, Marion Retzlaff & Lucille Busse. Survived by sons, Mark (Tricia), Dick (Stacy), Tom (Julie); six grandchildren, Allen, Tommy, Emily, Trevor, Owen and Kit. Attended Gustavus Adolphus College where she met her husband, Jim. The two made their home & raised their three boys in Edina and enjoyed their later years at the family lakeside home in Miltona. Wonderful wife, loving mother, very active in MN women's golf, and sociable friend, she will be missed by many. Funeral Service 11AM Monday, February 11, 2019 with visitation one hour prior at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Rd, Edina 55436. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996