Garry E. Swanberg, 66, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. A visitation with family will begin one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the funeral home. An Irish Wake will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Dakota Rose, 103 Military Road, North Sioux City, SD 57049

Garry was born in Sioux City on September 6, 1953 to Gerrald and Elizabeth (Guernsey) Swanberg. He graduated from Central High School in 1972. Garry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Hodges, on September 13, 2003.

Garry was an extremely hard worker and gave 200 % to anything he did. He was a member of the carpenters union. Garry enjoyed going on vacations, and especially enjoyed the trip to Hawaii. He loved landscaping, playing cards with family and friends, gardening, and all of his pets. He liked requesting his sisters to make his favorites lasagna, pork chops and desserts. Watching movies with his sweetheart was a favorite pastime. He also liked playing tennis and ping pong with his twin brother Larry.

Spending time with family was the most important aspect of Garry's life. He loved his step-children and adored his grandchildren. Any celebration of holiday with the family was all about the kids.

Those left to cherish his memory: wife, Linda Swanberg; step-son, J.J. Hodges; brothers, Larry (Ava) Swanberg; Jerry (Anita) Swanberg, Tully (Jan) Swanberg; sisters, Vicky Hollingshead and Melissa (Mike) Crain;  grandchildren, Zoe-Ella, Jaden, Serenity, Isabella, and Roxanne; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents; and step-daughter, Sara Hodges; sister-in-law Ruth Swanberg.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Christina Lethcoe, the staff at Hospice of Siouxland, the Hoopingarner and Anderson families.