Glenn Remmen

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 5:12 pm

Glenn Remmen, 95, of Decorah, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah. A memorial service was at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church in Decorah, with Rev. Jenny Edinger officiating. Organistwas Paul Bruvold. The Luren Singers sang “We Shall Walk Through The Valley” and “Aftensang.” Congregational hymns were “Here I Am, Lord,” “Beautiful Savior” and “How Great Thou Art.” Interment was at Washington Prairie Cemetery, Decorah.

Glenn Irving Remmen was born May 21, 1922, the son of Gilbert and Ida (Boe) Remmen in Decorah. He was baptized and confirmed at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. Glenn attended country school and later graduated from Decorah High School. He also attended Luther College for one year following high school. Glenn married Ruth Bullard Aug. 16, 1944, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. Before farming on his own, he farmed with his father on the Remmen farm and later with his brother, Rudy. Glenn then farmed with his father-in-law Ralph Bullard on the Bullard farm. Glenn went to work for Camcar later in life in quality control until his retirement. After retiring he and Ruth were the custodians at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. Glenn enjoyed singing and was a member of the Luren Singers for many years. He also enjoyed mowing lawn, sitting in the sun and taking his family on vacations. He loved animals and had a great respect for the animals he cared for while farming. Glenn particularly loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a life-long member of the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church.

Glenn is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Layton, Bethesda, Md.; two grandchildren, Laurie (Cory) Ellingson, Lawler and Carolin (Sherman Watts) Remmen, Decorah; one great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Humpal, Des Moines.

Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, Feb. 5, 2017; his parents, Gilbert and Ida (Boe) Remmen; one son, Steve Remmen; daughter-in-law, Carol (Harris) Remmen; son-in-law, Richard Paine; granddaughter, Karith Remmen; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Agnes (Sjoboen) Bullard; brothers, Rudy (Velma) Remmen and Olaf (Marie) Remmen; sister, Anna (Morris) Olson.