1936 – Glenn Allen Homandberg – 2019
Glenn was born on March 28, 1936 to Arne and Agnes (Laugen) Homandberg. He graduated from Canton High School in 1954. He married Evelyn McKenney on May 24, 1960 at Canton Lutheran Church. The couple farmed and raised livestock outside of Beloit, Iowa until 1995 when they moved and began farming east of Leota, Minnesota. After semi-retiring, he moved to Lismore, Minnesota. Glenn enjoyed collecting tractors and toys, playing cards, visiting, and after his wife, Evelyn, passed away in 2003, he took over her card writing job to pen pals and family. Family was very important to Glenn. He loved attending his grandchildren’s events and never missed a family reunion. He will be remembered as being a kind man who always put family first. Glenn died unexpectedly Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home a t the age of 83.
Glenn is survived by his children: Marsha (Alan) Kumlien, Canton, SD and Mike (Esther) Homandberg, Slayton, MN; grandchildren: LeAnna Homandberg, Kara (Dylan) Von Holtum, Lydia Homandberg, and Audra Homandberg, Amanda Kumlien, Craig Kumlien, Joseph Kumlien (Caiti Sehr), Austin Kumlien, Katee Kumlien, Adam Mc Manus; great-grandchildren: Bo Kumlien, Lane Kumlien, and Travis Kumlien; special friend, Karen Buus; dog, Seta; along with many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; an infant son; his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin (Darleen) Homandberg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth (Carl) Stokke and Gladys (Wilbur) Johnson. www.andersonandsonsfh.com
Funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Canton Lutheran Church. Anderson Funeral Home in Canton in charge of arrangements.
