Paul Geoffrey Swenson, 56 of Valparaiso, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born November 20, 1968, to Clyde Geoffrey Swenson and the late Ruth Bidinger. Paul was the devoted husband of Kristy (Henderson) Swenson for 33 years; the loving father of Kassidy (Matthew) Siewert and Jordon Swenson; and beloved grandfather of Walter Siewert. He is also survived by his sister, Heather Swenson; stepsister, Beth Bidinger; half-brother, Sahala (Laura) Swenson; half-sister, Karina (Troy) Swenson; and half-brother, Matthew Swenson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Bidinger; stepfather, John Bidinger; stepmother, Aida Swenson; and stepbrother, Jon (Lisa) Bidinger.
Paul grew up in Minnesota and excelled at everything he did. An avid participant in sports and outdoor activities, he especially enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and cooking exquisite meals. He worked for many years as superintendent of Aberdeen Golf Course before joining the EliteCrete Systems marketing and sales team. Paul was a passionate and tender man who wasn’t afraid to show his emotions, good or bad. He was the protector of his family. Paul was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Calvary Church 1325 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso on December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Click here to watch the live stream. The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and support during this very difficult time.
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Paul will be missed by me and many. Paul was my first friend I made when I moved to Roseville and was his neighbor through college. We would throw for hours across the fence in each yard. We shared every adventure good and bad. Paul was the best natural all around athlete I knew. I was sad to hear this from our coating industry colleagues and will miss him. -Jim Hagen
Very sad to hear this news. I grew up with Paul, played football with him. He was a really great guy. As gifted and athlete as I’ve been around, and yet very humble. A good person/man, I have no doubt he was an excellent husband and father. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He will be missed. Rest easy Paul. -Tim Cummings
I was deeply saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. I had the privilege of working closely with him for over eleven years, and in that time he became a true friend. We shared many memorable experiences—teaching together, traveling for work (even as far as Qatar), and enjoying rounds of golf where he always outplayed us with a smile. He was skilled, kind, and genuine, and he made a lasting impact on everyone who worked with him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with your family. With sympathy, -Mario Nicasio
Paul stayed with me in Australia on two separate occasions. I recall one evening after a few swallys when Paul took a bucket of golf balls and started driving them hundreds of feet over an apartment complex in the heart of Melbourne and directly into the Yarra River. It was an impressive sight to see – every single ball, one after another, hit with the absolute confidence that it would clear the multi-story building and land deep in the Yarra. RIP Sweno. -Scott Morden
