Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gleason, Owen P. age 55, of Eden Prairie. Preceded in death by father, Francis Gleason. Survived by wife, Roxanne; children, Breandan and Alicia; mother, Patricia Gleason; sisters, Mary (Tom) Dannemiller, Angela (Jesus Perez-Blanco) Gleason and Nora (Rob) Leary; brothers, Mark (Nan) Gleason and Hugh (Mary) Gleason; and many nieces and nephews. Retired Vice President and General Counsel for CH Robinson Worldwide. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Roxanne and Owen Gleason Family Presidential Scholarship Fund, Ripon College. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, March 2, 6 PM, with visitation beginning at 4 PM prior to the Mass at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
My condolences to the entire family. Early in my career at Robinson, which was 15 years ago I remember Owen helping me work through some of the newbe problems. That experience and leadership shaped who I became as an employee and a person. He will be missed. Sherry Rasmussen Thomas
sherry Thomas
April 24, 2007 | Memphis, TN
Dear Roxanne, Breandan & Alicia:
I am sorry for your loss. I wish you all good health and the best through these difficult times.
Sincerely,
David Dierauer
David Dierauer
March 28, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
Remembered By
Shane Stanley
March 19, 2007 | Hamilton, ON
I want to express my sincere condolences to your family in the passing of Owen. I have heard of Owen much in my tenure with Robinson. I am also relating to the difficult times that your family went through in having a loved one battle cancer. My wife is battling cancer for the 2nd time so I am experiencing the ups and downs of daily life that go with it. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Bill Brye/Knoxville.
Bill Brye
March 14, 2007 | Knoxville, TN
Gleason family: When I came to work at C.H. Robinson in 1974, I knew of the company because of the Sortino connection. I worked at the pizza parlor in omaha for a while and felt myself to be an "adopted" Sortino kid. When I learned of the connection between Owen and the Sortino clan, I felt a bond. I worked with him on some issues through the years, and always knew him to be a fine gentleman and a very trustworthy, loyal person.
My thoughts and prayers for your family at this difficult...
Susan Peplow
March 14, 2007 | Omaha, NE
Dear Roxanne & family,
Our sincere, heart-felt sorrow goes out to you at Owen's passing. But it is with joy that you can celebrate how he lived his life - with passion mixed with his remarkable intelligence. As the marketing director at C. H. Robinson for 10 years, I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Owen on many projects. He always offered such great counsel when it came to communicating with our customers, employees and shareholders - always willing to share his...
Brian and Karen Everett
March 11, 2007 | Waconia, MN
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Dallas, Nancy, and Sherry Reuter
Dallas Reuter
March 10, 2007 | Sierra Vista, AZ
Dear Roxanne & Family,
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Owen. I wanted you to know we are thinking about you and praying for you during this time of loss. May loving memories guide and comfort you during this time.
May God Bless You & Your Family,
Tracy & David Fisher
Tracy FIsher
March 09, 2007 | Edina
To the family of Owen Gleason,
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Owen during his final days. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team
Fairview Hospice
March 06, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
