Lowell E. Swanberg
1941 – 2022
Lowell E. Swanberg of Apopka passed away on December 20, 2022, at AdventHealth Apopka at the age of 81, with his family at his side. He was born in 1941, in Benson, Minnesota, to Peter A. Swanberg and Margaret C. Swanberg. Lowell had twelve brothers and sisters. He graduated from Benson High School and Mankato State University in Minnesota.
In 1961, Lowell met the love of his life, Stella L. Schneider, and they married in 1963. They were married for 59 years. He worked as an accountant and controller for the Ralston Purina Company, the Campbell Soup Company, and finally for the Zellwood Mushroom Farm before he retired in 1999.
Lowell was an active member of the Apopka community as a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka and the Apopka High School football team chain gang. He was a long time member of the Rotary Club of Apopka and took great pride in living the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”, as well as the Rotary 4 way test, every day of his life.
For twenty years, Lowell poured his heart and soul into the Annual Rotarian Lowell’s Classic Car Show at the Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka, Florida. He took great pride in showing his 1956 Ford Sunliner convertible at the show and driving in the Apopka Christmas parade each year. Over the years, Lowell took his classic car show on the road by having other classic car owners bring their cars to assisted living facilities and nursing homes for residents to enjoy.
More than anything, Lowell loved his family. His greatest joy was in gathering together with his friends and family and enjoying time with each other.
He is survived by his wife, Stella; daughter, Michele S. Simonsen (Glenn), and son, B.J. Swanberg (Heather). Lowell was a proud grandpa to 7 grandchildren: Haley, Marcella, Jack, Honor, Justus, Carl and Carina. He is survived by his brother, Luvern Swanberg (Madge), two sisters, Marcella Halpin and Darlene Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. Lowell is also survived by his “bonus daughter”, Annie E. McDaniel (Darryl), of Alabama; her 3 daughters, Shannon, Ashley, and Madison, and their 9 children, whom he loved as his own.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka, 201 S. Park Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703. A visitation hour will begin at 10:00 am with a formal service beginning at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lowell’s name to:
The Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc., PO Box 7, Apopka, FL 32704.