Clinton “Clint” Glesener

Obituary

Clinton “Clint” Glesener was born on September 15, 1974, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Stephen Glesener and LuAnn (Farenbaugh) Drazkowski. He was the oldest of three sons and was always looking after his brothers. Clint was baptized as an infant in the Catholic faith. As a youth, he attended Silver Lake School in Silver Lake, Minnesota. He attended Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson. He received his GED in May of 1994.

Clint entered the United States Army National Guard in Missouri, in 1995.  He completed his basic training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) as a Diesel Mechanic in South Carolina.

On September 14, 1996, Clint was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, and the love of his life, Nicole Malecek at the Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Tristan and Talea. Clint and Nicole settled in their home south of Hutchinson in 1999, where they shared many memories with their children. Clint and Nicole shared 19 years of marriage.

Clint grew up helping on his grandparent’s farm and driving tractors at a young age. After returning from the National Guards, he became interested in auto body. He had strong mechanical aptitude and applied that as an auto body mechanic and technician at Jay Malone Motors in Hutchinson. He was very talented at painting auto body work. Clint was a member of Pheasants Forever and the NRA (National Rifle Association).

Clint was very detailed oriented and a skilled hunter. He had an eye for accuracy in shooting and hunting. He also enjoyed scuba diving, dirt biking, and four wheeling. He had a passion for jet skiing, water skiing, buying and trading power sports equipment and vehicles, building cars, and buying and restoring old cars.

Clint passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family all around him, at the age of 41.

Blessed be his memory.

Clint is survived by his:
Wife, Nicole Glesener of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Tristan and Talea Glesener of Hutchinson, MN;
Mother, LuAnn Drazkowski and her husband, Dennis of Hutchinson, MN;
Father, Stephen Glesener and his wife, Virginia of Texas;
Grandfather, Jerome Farenbaugh of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandmother, Jeannie Glesener of Colorado;
Mother-In-Law, Kathi Clouse and her husband, Ernie of Olivia, MN;
Father-In-Law, Steve Malecek and his wife, Gwyn of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Cody Glesener and his wife, Cheri of Hutchinson, MN,
                 Adam Glesener and his wife, Shelly of Hutchinson, MN,
                 Stepsister, Gina Burdick of Indiana;
Brother-In-Law, Justin Malecek of Colorado,
                               Mitch Malecek of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces, Marissa Glesener, Kyla Glesener;
Nephews, Ethan Glesener, Taylor Glesener;
Uncles, Tom Glesener of the Twin Cities, MN,
               Richard Farenbaugh of Wyoming;
Aunt, Carla Lopez of Utah;
Many other cousins, family, and friends.

Clint is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Mary Farenbaugh; Grandfather, Norbert Glesener; Aunt, Cynthia Farenbaugh; Uncle, Robert Farenbaugh; and his dog, Charlie.