Remembering Swannie: Denfeld Coaches Talk Legacy of Dick Swanson

Swanson passed away this past weekend at the age of 71.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld community is in mourning this week after the passing of Hunters Hall of Famer Richard Swanson. We spoke with a half dozen coaches who worked with Coach Swan, including assistant coaches Dick Bellamy and Tim Utt, former JV girls basketball coach Debbie Schowalter, former head football and girls basketball coach Frank Huie, head cross country coach Mike Scriggnoli and head football coach Erik Lofald, who gave their thoughts on the man better known as “Swannie”.

A funeral service is set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at Wade Stadium. Visitation will begin at 10 o’clock.