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Herbert Gladen Obituary
July 1, 1946 - March 7, 2022
Burnsville, Minnesota - Died on March 7th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones following a cardiac event, holding the hand of his beloved. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years; Edna Rose (Kiheri) Gladen, and a large family of kin;
Born in Kabekona, near Bemidji, MN on July 1, 1946. Married to Edna on Nov 25, 1967. Air Force until '71, He joined the Mayo Clinic's first medical school class in '72. Board Certified in General Surgery in '82, then Critical Care in '86.
He spent 18 years as the Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco in Fresno. American Samoa in 2009, then Colusa CA from 2010-2016. In 2019 they returned to Minnesota to live with Daughter & Grandson .
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Rob Bruley
August 11, 2022
This is very sad news, indeed. Herb was a good friend, and a spectacular person. He was unflappably positive and would always bring joy with him, and helped make medical school classes special with his presence. As a classmate, I selfishly looked forward to reconnecting with Herb-and Edna -at our so far pandemically delayed 50th reunion. I know he made the world a better place. He was one of the good ones, and will sorely be missed...
Brad Bringgold
August 11, 2022
Edna, I am sorry to hear Herb is gone. I delight in remembering him for his astounding energy, his humor, and the way he could alway don his serious facade when the moment required. I am grateful to you also for helping me when I was a student in your emergency department. Thanks for quietly fixing my dislocated shoulder while we waited for "the doctor." Kind and educational. Best to you and your family during this hard time.
Brad, fellow minister in The Chapel of the Healing Grace.
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