Name: Visitation for Glenn BASKFIELD
Start: 2016-01-31T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-02-01T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Roseville Memorial Chapel and Cremation Services

Age 74 passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2016, in the presence of his family. Preceded in death by parents John and Cleone and brother James (Juanita). Survived by wife Joan of 52 years, daughter Rita, sons John (Rhonda), Mark (Lisa), grandchildren Kevin, Nick (Lindsey), Alec, Taylor, Olivia, Thomas, Arianna and Julia, and brother, Brent (Florence). Glenn graduated from the University of St Thomas with a BA degree in Sociology and Psychology, and earned a master's degree in Counseling. Glenn worked for Ramsey county juvenile probation and the federal probation system, where he ultimately served as Chief of U.S. Probation for 13 years. After retirement in 1997, Glenn conducted background investigations for the FBI. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved life and had a passion for hunting and golf. We will miss him forever. Special thanks to the staff at Brookdale North Oaks Memory Care, and Allina Hospice, especially Tony for their gifts of care and compassion Mass of Christian burial 11AM Monday February 1 at St. Odilia's Catholic Church (3495 Victoria St. Shoreview) with a visitation 1 hour prior to Mass. Visitation 4-7PM Sunday January 31 at Roseville Memorial Chapel (2245 North Hamline Ave. 651-631-2727) In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 30, 2016.

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16 Entries

Gary Davis

February 1, 2016

Glenn was an outstanding person and we shall all miss him. He was the type of person you were proud to know. Working with the County and Federal governments he was also a dedicated public servant. I always enjoyed seeing him downtown St. Paul. He always made your day better.

May he rest in peace.

Gary Davis '59

February 1, 2016

My sons and I have many fond memories stomping through the woods with Glen, John and Mark. I frequently look at the pictures of the deer, grouse and pheasants that we harvested. Glen will be remembered as a dear friend and gentleman.

Dave, Craig, Mike, and Steve Barsness

Berik Damberg

February 1, 2016

I have many great memories of Glenn, from my own youth through adulthood - as a child and as a parent. One thing that remained constant was Glenn's stoic character. You always knew what you were going to get from Glenn - straight up accountability and a very steady presence. I know all of us (Mark's good friends) from STA/Cretin and then on to college deeply admired and respected him. He will always be someone who I hold up as an example of what it means to be "a good man". A life well lived indeed!

Berik Damberg

Dan Hollerbach

January 31, 2016

From St Andrew's School on Como Ave - the Class of 1955, may the angels guide into paradise - Go forth and rest peace, Glenn. You were a leader - always.

Susan Hitchens

January 31, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Rita and her family over the loss of their loving father, husband and grandfather.
I didn't have the privilege of meeting him but he sounded like a wonderful man..

Jeannie

January 31, 2016

Lots of love.

Chuck Hunziker

January 30, 2016

I was saddened to hear of Glenns passing' I have many fond memories of working with Glenn when I was a St. Paul police officer and state fair cop. he will be missed by all who knew him.

Beth Wagner

January 30, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We lived next door to Pat and Jo Mascia and remember Joan, Glenn and their children fondly.

Beth and Roy Wagner

Beth Wagner

January 30, 2016

We were next door neighbors of Jo and Pat Mascia and we remember Joan and Glenn and their children fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Beth and Roy Wagner

Brenda Large

January 30, 2016

Glenn will be missed very much.
He was a joy to have in our community and his family became our family.
You will be very missed and we will always love your family
Thank you for trusting us to take care of Glenn at Brookdale North Oaks
Brenda

Jutta

January 30, 2016

I will miss you so much!!!! Not only did you bring joy to me by letting me guide you through your day and thanking me with a warm big smile on your face. You also let me share the kindness Joan and the kids brought into your life, made it even more transparent to me what I always saw in you.
A wonderful, warm, special men, husband, father and friend.

god bless you
Jutta

January 30, 2016

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy.

Bill Beecham

January 30, 2016

RIP, Glenn.

Mary Minwegen Murphy

January 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy to your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time.
Mary Minwegen Murphy

christine franklin

January 29, 2016

Glenn I will never forget your hugs and smiles I would get from you when I would see you each day. I love you and Joan so much.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Roseville Memorial Chapel and Cremation Services

2245 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113

Feb

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

St. Odilia's Catholic Church

Feb

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Odilia's Catholic Church

3495 Victoria St., Shoreview, MN

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Roseville Memorial Chapel and Cremation Services

2245 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113

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