Glenn S. Thompson

Edgerton - Glenn S. Thompson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, Aug.21, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, taking the hand of the Lord to unite with his wife Janice, who passed away in 2021.

Glenn was born on Oct. 22, 1932, at the family farm located in Union Township, Rock County, the son of Clifford B. Thompson and Fannie (Nielsen) Thompson.

Glenn spent his boyhood on the farm, attending tiny rural schools. He was a 1950 graduate of Edgerton High School.

In 1952, he met the love of his life, Janice L. Leitz, the daughter of Verner and Helen Leitz, Edgerton. They were engaged in the fall of 1953.

Glenn served his country in the U.S. Army, spending 16 months in Korea as a Company Supply Sargeant with the 54th Supply Company.

Glenn and Janice were married on Dec. 3, 1955, at St. John Lutheran Church, Edgerton. Glenn attended UW Platteville, majoring in Agriculture Education. Following college, he launched his 31-year career with UW-Extension, first as 4-H agent in Monroe County. He then became the Sheboygan County 4-H agent and later became the ag agent there. He held several statewide positions at the UW Extension office in Madison, topping off his career as Associate Dean for UW Extension.

After retirement, he worked as General Manager of the Wisconsin Farm Progress Days.

Throughout his career, Glenn was given many awards, and after retirement he was awarded the 4-H Fair Distinguished Alumni Award, He was also inducted into the Rock County Agriculture Hall of Fame.

In his younger days, Glenn enjoyed dancing with Janice, and the pair enjoyed visiting and traveling with their grandchildren.

Glenn enjoyed playing cards, visiting high school friends at their monthly get-together and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong Cubs and Packers fan and could boast that he attended the Green Bay Packers Ice Bowl game in 1967 and saw the Cubs finally win the World Series.

He is survived by three children: Randy (Catherine Idzerda) Thompson of Edgerton, Sue Thompson (Dave Wedl) of Dousman, and Steve (Kathy) Thompson of Edgerton; five grandchildren: David Thompson, Kristin (Eric) Williams, Stacie (Marvin) Mugazia, Ryan Wedl (Kelsey Lato), and Kelsy Wedl; six great grandchildren: Jackson, Jessa, Bronson, Brooklyn, Isaiah, and Ezekiel; and may nieces, nephews, and other friends especially Lois Rafftery and Floyd Wileman.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Janice (Leitz) Thompson; parents Clifford and Fannie Thompson; father and mother-in-law Verner and Helen Leitz; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Virginia Leitz; sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Clarence Reddy; sister and brother-in-law Lona and Larry Albrecht; sister Cleve and Ruth Thompson; and nieces, and many life-long friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Edgerton with Rev. Jack Way officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME, 315 Lord St, Edgerton and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the CHURCH. Burial will be at Fassett Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made in Glenn's name to Central Lutheran Church, Edgerton. APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME, Edgerton is assisting the family. For on-line condolences: www.apfelfuneral.com