Charles J. Swenson, of Altoona passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Charles Otto and Geraldine (Bowman) Swenson. On June 19, 1971, at the Leechburg Graystone Presbyterian Church, he married Sarah "Sallie" Swenson who preceded him in death on October 17, 2021. He is survived by two children: Mary Ann (Gunter) Volders, and Matthew (Layne) Swenson; one granddaughter: Elise Volders; and one cousin: Carole (John) Cummings of Stow, OH.

Chuck was a 1963 graduate of Norwin High School, he received his bachelor's degree from California University of PA, and received his Masters of Divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Tyrone for 16 years, followed by the Woodland United Methodist parish in Clearfield. He also was the current pastor of Fairview United Methodist and Mardorf United Methodist Churches in Altoona. In his retirement he supported many other area churches. He was also a bus driver for Blue and White and Fullington Trailways, transporting the Tyrone Golden Eagle football team to all of their away games as well as the Tyrone Ski Club to their ski trips.

He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club, the Elks Club BPOE Lodge 212, and the Washington Trolly Museum. He served as a Road Runner for the Shriners, and was a previous chaplain of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company.

A 3 pm celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Fairview United Methodist Church, Altoona, with Reverend Dr. Joleen Willis officiating. Friends will be received on Thursday from 1 pm until the 3 pm service at the church. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.

Arrangements are under the care of Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc.