Glenn Steven Danelski

Glenn Steven Danelski, 'Spinner', 65, of Sturgeon Lake, Minn., died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on Nov. 6, 2006 at Mercy Hospital Health Care Center in Moose Lake after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 5, 1941 in Willow River, Minn., to Jake and Tillie (Dummer) Danelski. Glenn grew up in the Denham, Minn., area and graduated from Willow River High School in 1959. He served his country in the Army from 1960 to 1963. Upon leaving the service he returned home and lived the remainder of his life in the Willow River area. On Sept. 18, 1965 he married Marie Tommaro of Eveleth, Minn., and together they had four sons.Glenn worked for Ulland Brothers Construction before joining the family business of logging and flocking Christmas trees. He later became co-owner of Danelski Construction Company as well as part owner of Banning Junction. Glenn served as Mayor for the city of Willow River for 10 years and also as a Pine County Commissioner for eight years. He was a lifelong member in the American Legion, active in Popek-Kostecky American Legion Post 163 of Willow River and the Hansen-Anderson American Legion Post 361 of Sturgeon Lake-Denham, and a devoted member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Glenn's hobbies included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, softball (both playing and coaching) and playing cards. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending many hours there with his family. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his impeccable integrity and character, along with his willingness to help anyone in need, but also for his joking personality. We will miss him dearly all of our days. Glenn is preceded in death by his father and mother, Jake and Tillie Danelski. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marie; his sons, Scott (Paula) Danelski of Sturgeon Lake, Todd (Emily) Danelski of Sturgeon Lake, Jeff (Lisa) Danelski of Willow River and Donn (Teresa) Danelski of Sturgeon Lake; eight grandchildren, Kade and Zachary Danelski, Christa, Jacob, and Johnathan Danelski, Delaney Danelski, Laya and Luke Danelski; three step grandchildren, Andrew and Jennah Nelson and Katelyn Danelski; two brothers, Burton (Marie) Danelski of Burnsville, Minn., Kenneth (Joanne) Danelski of Superior, Wisc.; one uncle, Fritz Dummer of Portland, Ore.; one aunt, Ann Danelski of Willow River; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The entire family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Mercy Health Care Center for the compassionate care that Glenn received over the past few years. VISITATION:5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Moose Lake. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Willow River, Minn., with full Military Honors by the Hansen-Anderson American Legion Post 361. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. To sign the guestbook online, go to www.legacy.com.