The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Darby McLaren, and Chief Deputy Jon Westering, paid tribute today (Tuesday), to long-time Cass County physician, Dr. Keith Swanson, and his wife Berniece, for Swanson’s many years of service.

Berniece Swanson (left), and Dr. Keith Swanson; (in the back: Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren & Chief Deputy Jon Westering) – Ric Hanson photo

Board Chair Steve Baier read a Resolution recognizing Swanson’s care for so many people, and to inmates at the Cass County Jail. The Resolution said Dr. Swanson retired from professional practice, has provided valuable and innovative care for residents of Cass County and the surrounding area…50-years [in Cass Co.], 60-years total. For the past 15-years, he’s provided medical care for persons being held in the Cass County, at little or no expense to the tax payers in Cass County, and furthermore, Dr. Swanson rendered such service with no expectation of reward or personal gain of any kind.”

Baier went on to say “We, the Board of Supervisors, the Sheriff and Jail Administrator of Cass County, publicly recognize Keith Swanson, M.D. For his donation of professional service, and on behalf of the citizens of Cass County, we offer our heartfelt thanks for his civic-minded actions benefiting not only his patients, but the entire community.” Chief Deputy Westering also acknowledged Berniece Swanson for the time she’s sacrificed, and others. He said Dr. Swanson provided a counseling service to the inmates, as well, and that was deeply appreciated. He thanked Swanson’s family, too, for all they have done.

Dr. Swanson accepted a framed certificate of appreciation from Steve Baier, and thanked the Board, Sheriff and Chief Deputy. He said “It’s been my privilege to serve the people of the County and I hope some of those prisoners out with what I had to say to ’em.” In other business, the Supervisors tabled the appointment of a Town Clerk for Brighton Township, as no person was available to accept the post.