Glenn A. Swenka, 52, of Oxford, IA passed away February 25, 2013 at UIHC from complications following a courageous battle with a long term illness. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street in Solon. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Following the visitation there will be a celebration of life in memory of Glenn at the Dawg House in Oxford. Glenn was born August 24, 1960, the son of Edward and Mary B. (Klima) Swenka. He was raised on the family farm in Oxford, and graduated from Clear Creek Community High School in 1978. He was survived by his father Edward of Solon, children; Stephanie (Eric) of North Liberty, Tiffany of Spencer, 3 Grandchildren; Jaiden, Camdyn and Destinee of Spencer, significant other; Debra Ranshaw of Oxford, 3 Sisters; Ardis (Dave) Sevcik of Frisco, TX, Becky (Robert) Kaefring of Lakeville, MN, Carol Swartz of North Liberty; 3 Brothers, Keever (Gloria) Swenka of Solon, Dennis (Linda) Swenka of Morse, and Charles Swenka of Cedar Rapids, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and a niece Darla Sevcik. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.