She was born March 30, 1909, at Martin Co., MN, the daughter of Nelson and Annie (Kinney) Roberts.She was raised and educated in the Granada and Guckeen areas where she attended country schools. Rose was married to Richard F. Swingdoff on June 24, 1930 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. The couple lived all there adult lives in Blue Earth, where Rose was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed fishing, embroidery, crafting, adored animals and especially enjoyed having coffee and conversation with many friends. Rose is survived by nephews and great nieces & nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard in 1998 and a brother, Bennie Roberts in 1989.