Cynthia Mae Glaeser

Obituary

Cynthia Mae Glaeser was born on December 7, 1939, in Martinsburg Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She was born to Glenn and Lorraine (Wenz) Johnson and lived on the family farm with her parents and her brother Russell. Cynthia was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth both at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, Renville County, Minnesota.  She received her education in Hector, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hector High School Class of 1958.

On July 6, 1958, Cynthia was united in marriage to the love of her life, Warren Glaeser at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, Renville County, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Curtis, Lori and Craig. They lived and raised their children in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.   Cynthia and Warren shared 51 beautiful years of marriage together before Warren passed away on April 17, 2009.

Cynthia first worked at Zuelke’s restaurant, “Your Café” in Buffalo Lake, then at Oakdale Country Club on Lake Allie before working at Buffalo Lake Nursing Home as Head of Housekeeping.  She retired in 2000. Cynthia was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in the church choir, Zingers, and also helped in the office as the church secretary. 

Cynthia enjoyed reading and always had a book going.  She and Warren enjoyed traveling and went to Germany, Florida and other U.S. destinations.  They also both enjoyed collecting; Cynthia collected dishes and antiques.  She loved her dog, a black poodle named, Misty, who got her name because Warren’s favorite pop was Canadian Mist.  Cynthia cherished the moments spent with her family, grandchildren great-grandchildren and friends and entertaining at their cabin on Diamond Lake.

Cynthia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota, at the age of 78 years.  She will be dearly missed.

Cynthia is survived by her:
Children, Curt Glaeser and his wife, Julie of Stewart, MN,
                  Lori Pishney and her husband, Ed of Big Lake, MN,
                  Craig Glaeser and his wife, Cari of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Ashley Vacek, Spencer Glaeser, Jacob Pishney, Jessica Pishney, Hunter Glaeser, and Chandler Glaeser;
Great Grandchildren;
Brother, Russell Johnson of Atwater, MN;
Nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Cynthia is preceded in death by her: Parents, Glenn and Lorraine Johnson; and Husband, Warren Glaeser.