James Glader

Obituary

James A. Glader was born on May 4, 1930, in Rock Creek, Minnesota. He was the son of Ansel and Lillian (Peterson) Glader.

On September 25, 1955, James was united in marriage to Evelyn Lukes in New Prague, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with four daughters, Kathleen, Marjorie, Cheryl and Karen. James and Evelyn made their home in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, for over 60 years and then in January of 2015 they moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota.  James and Evelyn shared over 59 years of marriage until Evelyn passed away on January 3, 2015.

James worked for the Armour & Company Meat Packing in S. St. Paul, Minnesota, as a refrigeration engineer.  He was a member at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.  

James was a master gardener and enjoyed fishing and playing cards.  He was also active in the senior center in Inver Grove Heights.  James cherished the time spent with family and friends. 

James passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Augustana Lakeside Community Home in Dassel, Minnesota, at the age of 86 years.

Blessed be his memory.

James is survived by his:
Daughters, Kathleen Hanneman and her husband, Doug, of Hutchinson, MN,
                     Marjorie Bue and her husband, Tom, of Clear Lake, MN,
                     Cheryl Tantholt and her husband, Kevin, of Maplewood, MN,
                     Karen Glader and Ben of Sausalito, CA;
Grandchildren, Mark Hanneman and his wife, Johanna,
                             Ben Hanneman and his wife, Cara,
                             Tammy Hoyle and her husband, Josh,
                             Rachel Smythe;
4 Great Grandchildren;
Many Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.

James is preceded in death by his Parents, Ansel and Lillian Glader; Wife, Evelyn Glader; Sister, Muriel Revier; Brother, Boyd Glader.