Glenn Strubbe

Glenn E. Strubbe

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Glenn Ernest Strubbe, the son of Ernest and Grace (Ford) Strubbe was born April 24, 1928 at Melvin, IA. He lived his youth in the Melvin area and received his education at the Melvin Public School, graduating from Melvin High School in 1946. Glenn was united in marriage to Helen Van’t Hof at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. The couple were blessed with three children; Greg, Sandra and Barbara. Following their marriage, Glenn worked as a brick layer; then he and Helen began farming northwest of Sanborn for the next 33 years. During that time, Glenn was a dealer for the Archer Oil Company as well as the Wilson Seed Company. He served on the board of directors for the Farmer’s Coop Grain and Farmer’s Coop Oil Co. Glenn and Helen operated the G&H Chuckwagon, providing lunch at many auctions around the area. Glenn retired in 1988, and he and Helen moved into Sanborn, IA. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in June of this year. Glenn passed away at his home in Sanborn on July 11, 2013 at the age of 85. Glenn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golfing and bowling, or a good game of cards. His greatest delight was time spent with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Greg (SuAnn) Strubbe of Graceville, MN; daughter, Sandra (Lynn) Kleve of Sanborn, IA; 5 grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Elsie Kuehl of Sibley, IA; one brother, Elmer Strubbe of Sanborn, IA, other family, and many friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Grace Strubbe; sister, Elaine Mikkelson; and daughter, Barbara Strubbe.

Visitation

Friday, July 12, 2013 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sanborn Funeral Home 401 Main St. P.O. Box 540 Sanborn, IA 51248

Service

Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:30 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 305 Angie Street Sanborn, IA 51248
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