Service Information
Glen H. Templin, age 79, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, formerly of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Memorial Service will be held. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.
Obituary
Glen Herman Templin was born on June 22, 1945, in Del Rio, Texas. He was the son of Herman and Loretta (Witthus) Templin. Glen was baptized as an infant on October 7, 1945, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 22, 1959, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Moltke Township, rural Gibbon, Minnesota. He received his education in Gibbon, and was a graduate of the Gibbon High School Class of 1963.
Glen entered active military service in the United States Army on October 7, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on July 14, 1967, in Oakland, California, and achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class.
On April 19, 1969, Glen was united in marriage to Diane Kohls at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one daughter, Christine. Glen and Diane resided in Lester Prairie, Minnesota for 50 years before moving to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 2019. They shared 55 years of marriage.
Glen was employed as a carpenter and crew leader for Lester Builders in Lester Prairie. He retired in 2004 after 40 years of service. Glen was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
Glen enjoyed fishing, watching westerns on TV, and socializing with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Glen passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 79 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Glen is survived by his:
Wife, Diane Templin of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Christine Kaufmann and her significant other, David Krienke of Kensington, MN,
Grandchildren, Laurel, Jacob, and Ethan Kaufmann;
Roger Kaufmann;
Many other relatives and friends.
Glen is preceded in death by his Parents, Herman and Loretta Templin; Father- and-Mother-in-law, Erwin and Alma Kohls.
Nita Totushek says
Chris, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs !
Jerry & LuLu Clark says
Diane “Ma” we are so sorry to hear about “Pa”.
You guys were always a welcoming site at LuLu’s Lounge during polka bands.
Always such ? fun.
God bless!! And are much sympathy to you and your family.
Danny and Becky Heimerl says
So sorry Diane to hear about Glen! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
JoAnn Gueningsman says
Diane I am sorry to hear about Glen prayers for you and your family
Deb Quast says
To Diane and Family,
My heart goes out to you and will forever be in my prayers. May the Lord give you strength at this difficult time!
Thinking of you
Al and Deb Quast
Sylvia Bunke says
My sympathy goes out to you and your family. He was such a nice friend. I hope these words will help you get through the next few weeks. Hope to see you sometime soon.
Darcee Wittke says
Diane I am sorry for your loss, sending prayers for you and your family.
Sue Senne says
My sympathy to you in your loss of Glen. May you find comfort and peace.
Laurie Mertz says
Ma T
Though we haven’t seen each other in years. I was deeply saddened to hear about Glen.My thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you and your family.
Laurie Mertz
Mary Tonn Wilke says
Diane and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Glen. Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to you all. With deepest sympathy.
Dwaine Zebell says
Diane
We were so sorry to see that Glen had passed. He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dwaine and Deb
Tim and Dawn Halverson says
Diane, so sorry to hear about your loss of Glen.
You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Dawn and Tim Halverson
Misty (Walmart Pharmacy) says
With deep sympathy Diane and family. May Glen Rest in Peace.
Rachel Huls says
I’m so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. Our world is a different place because of him. We can all cherish the memories.
mary christensen says
Sorry to hear of Glens passing. May the Lord rest his gentle hands on you and your family.
Arla Huser says
Ma T and family
So sorry to hear about your loss. What a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time from Dave and Arla
Cheryl Mallak says
Deepest condolences Diane and Chris and family. It’s sad to keep losing people from the group of parents I grew up with. They’re all family to me!! Some great times and memories at all the parties and wedding dances with that bunch. Glen was always nice to talk to. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort and peace in the time ahead. Much love and hugs to you!!
Ruth and Ray Youngkrantz says
So sorry for your loss and will keep you and family in my prayers. Ruth
Mark Billstrom says
Diane and Family,
Condolences to you from the employees of Lester Building Systems and Lester Buildings. Glen retired before I joined Lester so I did not know him personally, but many thanks to him and you for his service to our country and to Lester.
Mark B.
John Hill says
We’re thankful for so many years of work service from Glen here at Lester. He was a wonderful man. Praying for his family during this holiday season.
Char says
Diane (Mama T) and family may God be with you at this difficult/sad time. We are so greatful of all the good times we shared together and of our time with Glen.
“We will see you down the road”
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Lee and Char
Teresa vejrosta says
Dianne and Christine, Thinking of you at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Betty Vejrosta Dostal
Gary Mons says
Diane, I just found out about Glen. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. May God bless you and comfort you and your family. I will always remember the good times we shared through the years. My prayers are with you.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
Diane, Chris, and family,
Sorry for your loss. Love and hugs.
PEGGY AND JERRY RANNOW says
DIANE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GLEN.I JUST GOT MY COMPUTER BACK UP AND RUNNING OR I WOULD HAVE SENT THIS SOONER. MY HE REST IN PEACE!