Robert Stanley Swanson, 69, of Casper, Wyoming, died August 14, 2019, at Wyoming Medical Center. Robert was born in Sioux Falls, SD on October 6, 1949, to Stanley R. and Ane I. (Lykken) Swanson. He grew up on a farm in rural Alcester, SD and graduated from Alcester High School in 1967. At age 21 he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Robert moved to Wyoming in the late 1970s. He was a welder for many years until he began having complications with his diabetes. He attended Casper College and learned about accounting and computers. He performed computer work and data processing until he retired. Robert attended Lutheran churches in South Dakota and Wyoming, with Trinity Lutheran of Casper being his final church home. He liked listening to his "holy hip hop" and tried to share it with friends and relatives. He enjoyed sharing his love and knowledge of Jesus's love and way to salvation. When he was asked what he wished to see first upon arriving in Heaven, he exclaimed, "Jesus!"

Robert had a huge heart, a great sense of humor, and a passion for the game of pool. He won numerous awards for his skill and advanced to national competitions.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and two siblings: Arlene and Arden. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Carolyn & Curtis Saugstad of Alcester, SD; children Tracey (Karl) Dudley of Casper, WY, Carrie (Brian) Brown of Vermillion, SD; grandchildren Sophie and Sadie Brown of Vermillion, SD, Austin Dudley of Laramie, WY, and Amanda Dudley (JD Henman) of Casper, WY; great-grandchild Oliver Henman of Casper, WY; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also is survived by his best friend, Steve Cotton.

A service will be held on August 19, 2019, at Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory in Casper, Wyoming at 10 am.  Interment will be on September 2, 2019, at Roseni Cemetery in rural Beresford, SF at 10 am, with reception in the Roseni Church basement following the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift in Robert's name may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1240 S Missouri Ave, Casper, Wyoming, 82609.