1931
Alvin
2019
Alvin Glawe
March 24, 1931 — November 16, 2019
Alvin William Glawe, 88, passed away on November 16, 2019 at PioneerCare Center, Fergus Falls.
He was born March 24, 1931 to Adolph and Ida Glawe and grew up on their farm near Vergas. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956, spending 18 months in the occupation army in Germany. Following his military service, he returned to the Vergas area to farm. Later he moved to the Perham area where he continued farming until he retired to live in Vergas. For many years he played accordion in the local dance band The Prairie Rangers, and in retirement enjoyed fishing with his many friends.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Buehler; his wife of 67 years, Joan (Sleen) Glawe; three children, Dean (Ginger) of Seattle, Washington, Julie of Stanley, North Dakota, and Jill of Hayward, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Plans are being made for a funeral to be held in the spring.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
He was born March 24, 1931 to Adolph and Ida Glawe and grew up on their farm near Vergas. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956, spending 18 months in the occupation army in Germany. Following his military service, he returned to the Vergas area to farm. Later he moved to the Perham area where he continued farming until he retired to live in Vergas. For many years he played accordion in the local dance band The Prairie Rangers, and in retirement enjoyed fishing with his many friends.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Buehler; his wife of 67 years, Joan (Sleen) Glawe; three children, Dean (Ginger) of Seattle, Washington, Julie of Stanley, North Dakota, and Jill of Hayward, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Plans are being made for a funeral to be held in the spring.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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