Funeral services for Glenn Allen Homandberg, age 83, were held on Wednesday, June 19 at Canton Lutheran Church in Canton, SD. Glenn died unexpectedly Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 28, 1936 to Arne and Agnes (Laugen) Homandberg.
Glenn graduated from Canton High School in 1954. He married Evelyn McKenney on May 24, 1960 at Canton Lutheran Church and the couple farmed and raised livestock outside of Beloit, IA until 1995, when they moved and began farming east of Leota, MN. After semi-retiring, he moved to Lismore, MN.
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 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 McManus; 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.
Anderson Funeral Home in Canton assisted with the arrangements.
