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Glenn - John Thomas, 67. Loving husband, caring father and doting grandfather. Preceded in death by father Kenneth C.; and grandson, Grant Kelsey and survived by mother Rose Holmer (Jerry) of Hemet, CA; wife Judy of Farmington; brother James (Ceil) of So. St Paul; children Thomas (Cheryl) of Oakdale, James E. of Roseville, Cynthia (Doug) of White Bear, Victoria Christensen (Bryan) ofLawrence, KS., Christopher (Meg) of Edina, Julianna Kelsey (Dave) of Oakdale, Joseph (Amy) of Eden Prairie, Tiffany Hodgson (Josh) of Aurora, IL., John Jensen of Farmington, Clayton Jensen (Karen) of Woodbury; and grandchildren Cody & Hannah Glenn, Brandon Gavett, Rose & Rachel Andert, Tyler & Paige Kelsey, Brooke & Jesse Christensen and John Charles Glenn. Born in Saint Paul, he graduated from Monroe H.S., served in the US Army and worked for the Wilson Tool Company for over 30 years. He lived a wonderful life and will always be remembered. Mass of Christian Burial TODAY, 10AM, ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eagan. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetary.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 29, 2001.

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Sheila Weiss

December 28, 2001

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Joe. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lots of love!

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