Service Information
Gloriann Wacker, age 89, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Grand Meadows in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Monday, April 26, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.
Visitation will be Monday, April 26, 2021, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
The service will be live streamed on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. on Christ Lutheran Church’s website at www.christluth.com
Memorials preferred to Feeding Children International, 301 Main St., Stewart, MN 55385
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Gloriann Joicelyn Kirchoff Wacker was born on February 28, 1932, in Grafton Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, to Edward and Myrtle (Kuehn) Kirchoff. She was baptized by Reverend C.H. Kowalski on March 13, 1932, and confirmed by Reverend M.A. Schulz on June 23, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. Gloriann attended grade school and high school in Stewart. Gloriann also attended the Minnesota School of Business, graduating in January of 1951.
On June 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Wacker at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart by Reverend M.A. Schulz. The first two years of their married life were spent in Norfolk, Virginia, where her husband was stationed in the United States Navy and she was employed with Civil Service as a secretary for naval officers. The next 10 years were spent in Stewart where they settled after naval service and Kenneth joined his father in the Wacker Auto and Implement retail business. In 1964, a move was made to Glencoe, Minnesota, where the business of Wacker Implement, Inc. was established. Gloriann was the secretary/treasurer for the remainder of her career for this business. Gloriann and Kenneth shared 52 years of marriage when Kenneth passed away on April 24, 2004.
Gloriann and Kenneth were blessed with three children, Karen, Susan, and Grant. Gloriann took great pride in family and enjoyed attending all the activities her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved in. She also hosted family gatherings for her siblings and their families and the annual 4th of July and Christmas get-togethers. She enjoyed music, plays, concerts, sports, reading and family photos. She joined the church junior choir at the age of ten and sang for many functions such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals, etc. and remained in the Senior church choir for many years.
Gloriann was an active member of her church having served as Sunday School teacher, led sing-a-longs, served on the church council, member of the Kitchen Guild, Funeral Coordinator, and held various officer positions at the local level and also at the Conference level. Gloriann was a hospitality minister, writing cards that went to visitors and new members. She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Bible Study Circle, CLC Quilters, also a community Bible Study group and Bible Study at Grand Meadows.
Gloriann passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Grand Meadows in Glencoe at the age of 89 years, 1 month, 24 days. Blessed be her memory.
Gloriann is survived by her:
Children, Karen Boll and her husband, Adrian of Glenwood, MN,
Susan Bautch and her husband, Richard of Litchfield, MN,
Grant Wacker and his wife, Janet of Arden Hills, MN;
Grandchildren, David (Jean) Boll, Daniel (Kary) Boll, Michael (Sarah) Boll, Alan (Emily) Boll, Anne (Craig) Grams, Philip Bautch, Evan Wacker and Kathryn Wacker;
15 great grandchildren;
Aunts, Roline Markwardt and Evelyn Springer;
Nieces, nephews, many cousins, and friends.
Gloriann was preceded in death by her Parents, Edward and Myrtle Kirchoff; Husband, Kenneth Wacker; Sister, Joicelyn Bauer; Brothers, Elroy Kirchoff and Gary Kirchoff; Niece, Lynn DeBoer; Nephews, Mark Kirchoff and Scott Weinzetl; Sister-in-law, Shirley Kirchoff; many aunts and uncles.
Karen Snow says
I was such a pleasure to take care of her and see that smile. I will miss you so much at Grand Meadows. I will be thinking of you and the family.
Karen Boll says
We want to thank you for all your loving care and compassion for our Mom. Grand Meadows and their staff are terrific! You are so special! What a marvelous service you give to others every day!
Grant says
We all feel the same Karen – thank you so much for the loving care. It helped all of us to feel comforted when we couldn’t be there. ?
Barbara J ALSLEBEN says
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad spoke highly of you. I remember babysitting the kids years ago. She will live on in your memories. Barbara Fenske Alsleben
Karen Boll says
Thank you Barbara for remembering us and my parents so kindly! I am the oldest girl you babysat, Karen. I hope we were good for you…..God’s blessings to you and your family too!
Grant says
Hi Barbara- So meaningful that you would remember us! I have fond memories of working side by side with your dad – I learned a lot more than about parts! It seemed a lot more like family.
Linda Hoernemann says
So sorry to hear of Gloriann’s passing. May the Good Lord be with her family at this difficult time. Your friends at HearingLife in Glencoe.
Karen Boll says
Thank you for your comforting words. We surely do have great assurance and comfort through our resurrected Lord Jesus that we will be together in eternity. Thank you for your assistance on helping my mother hear. Blessings.
Kathy Fanel says
God bless and keep each of you. Gloriann was “blessed to be a blessing” to each of us.
Peace and love,
Kathy Kirchoff Fabel
Karen Boll says
Thank you. I love it…”blessed to be a blessing”…..and so we are when we are sons and daughters of the Heavenly Father through Jesus His Son. Blessings!
Andrew and Rosine Hermodson-Olsen says
Greetings to Grant, Sue, and Karen. I have such great memories of your mom when we lived 2 blocks away and I would come over to your house to play with Grant. She was kind. A blessing to the community. May you grieve well and continue in love and hope.
Karen Boll says
Thank you and so wonderful to hear from you! Your mother has been in touch and we have enjoyed nice visits with her. Your Dad was a most strong influence in our own personal faith in Jesus! He is one of my most favorite pastors ever! I am sure you are also of a great influence on so many as you also pastor God’s people! I am so happy to hear your whole family is doing well. God bless and keep you in love and hope too!
Grant says
Andy – I have the same great memories. Thanks for your kind words – we also felt mom was a blessing to the community – especially as we got older and realized everything she was doing. I spoke to your mother yesterday. What a joy!
Betsy Guthmann says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As always, Betsy
Karen Boll says
Thank you. Prayers are so precious! We are comforted in the assurance Jesus gives us for joining our mom one day in eternity. Love, hope, and joy will overcome sorrow. Blessings.
Grant says
Thank you Betsy. Very kind of you to be thinking of us – as you have from the beginning of our family. ?? Grant