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Glen E. Andrews, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN. He was born July 22, 1925, in Center Junction, Jones Co, IA to Ora and Marjorie (Soper) Andrews. Glen was a World War II veteran, serving as a Radioman 3c USN on the USS Le Hardy DE 20. He served July 14, 1943 - August 4, 1946. He married Mabel Kephart, November 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN. They met on his bus ride home from the service. To this union, four children, Faye, James, Dennis, and Ruth were born. They were divorced in 1963. She died June 6, 1997. He married Lois Thies Sauer, January 2, 1965, in Watertown, SD. She died Oct 4, 2003. When Glen returned from the service, he started working his way up at the Farmers Mutual Coop in Center Junction and became manager. Later on, he worked at Clinton Engines. He served on the first Park Board for Center Junction in 1955. He moved to Long Lake, MN in 1958, where he worked as parts and service manager for many years at Long Lake Ford Tractor, Long Lake, MN. His later years were at Pine River Auto Value Store in Pine River, MN. He was a lifetime member of both the Pequot Lakes American Legion Post 49 and Jenkins VFW Post 3839. He served for a time as Chaplin at the American Legion. He enjoyed many activities in his younger years including hunting, fishing, basketball, pool playing, golf, and playing cards. He was on oxygen for the last several years of his life and this kept him close to home. He enjoyed watching the birds, TV, sports, poker, and playing cards. His mind was sharp and was tough to beat watching his favorite show, Jeopardy! He is survived by sons: James Andrews of Pequot Lakes, Dennis (Linda) Andrews of Rockford, MN; daughter: Ruth (Jerry) Potter of Rockford, MN; stepson: Dennis Sauer of Grand Marais, MN; sister: Dolores Townsend of Marion, OH; seven grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friends; Kevin Johnson and Heidi Lokken. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; Beuhl Jay; two sisters and three brothers-in-law; Ora Mae (Raymond)Plueger and Ruth Ethel (Lawrence) Rieken, and Harvey Townsend, both wives, and daughter; Faye Dawn Andrews, May 18, 2005. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 21 at United Presbyterian Church in Rockford, MN with Pastor Rick Newswanger officiating. Burial will follow at 2 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery St. Paul, MN; Visitation will be ½ hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers which will be dedicated to the Center Junction Community Park. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, MN (218)587-2067.
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Glen E. Andrews, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN. He was born July 22, 1925, in Center Junction, Jones Co, IA to Ora and Marjorie (Soper) Andrews. Glen was a World War II veteran, serving as a Radioman 3c USN on the USS Le Hardy DE 20. He served July 14, 1943 - August 4, 1946. He married Mabel Kephart, November 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN. They met on his bus ride home from the service. To this union, four children, Faye, James, Dennis, and Ruth were born. They were divorced in 1963. She died June 6, 1997. He married Lois Thies Sauer, January 2, 1965, in Watertown, SD. She died Oct 4, 2003. When Glen returned from the service, he started working his way up at the Farmers Mutual Coop in Center Junction and became manager. Later on, he worked at Clinton Engines. He served on the first Park Board for Center Junction in 1955. He moved to Long Lake, MN in 1958, where he worked as parts and service manager for many years at Long Lake Ford Tractor, Long Lake, MN. His later years were at Pine River Auto Value Store in Pine River, MN. He was a lifetime member of both the Pequot Lakes American Legion Post 49 and Jenkins VFW Post 3839. He served for a time as Chaplin at the American Legion. He enjoyed many activities in his younger years including hunting, fishing, basketball, pool playing, golf, and playing cards. He was on oxygen for the last several years of his life and this kept him close to home. He enjoyed watching the birds, TV, sports, poker, and playing cards. His mind was sharp and was tough to beat watching his favorite show, Jeopardy! He is survived by sons: James Andrews of Pequot Lakes, Dennis (Linda) Andrews of Rockford, MN; daughter: Ruth (Jerry) Potter of Rockford, MN; stepson: Dennis Sauer of Grand Marais, MN; sister: Dolores Townsend of Marion, OH; seven grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friends; Kevin Johnson and Heidi Lokken. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; Beuhl Jay; two sisters and three brothers-in-law; Ora Mae (Raymond)Plueger and Ruth Ethel (Lawrence) Rieken, and Harvey Townsend, both wives, and daughter; Faye Dawn Andrews, May 18, 2005. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 21 at United Presbyterian Church in Rockford, MN with Pastor Rick Newswanger officiating. Burial will follow at 2 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery St. Paul, MN; Visitation will be ½ hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers which will be dedicated to the Center Junction Community Park. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, MN (218)587-2067.
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Glen E. Andrews, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN. He was born July 22, 1925, in Center Junction, Jones Co, IA to Ora and Marjorie (Soper) Andrews. Glen was a World War II veteran, serving as a Radioman 3c USN on the USS Le Hardy DE 20. He served July 14, 1943 - August 4, 1946. He married Mabel Kephart, November 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN. They met on his bus ride home from the service. To this union, four children, Faye, James, Dennis, and Ruth were born. They were divorced in 1963. She died June 6, 1997. He married Lois Thies Sauer, January 2, 1965, in Watertown, SD. She died Oct 4, 2003. When Glen returned from the service, he started working his way up at the Farmers Mutual Coop in Center Junction and became manager. Later on, he worked at Clinton Engines. He served on the first Park Board for Center Junction in 1955. He moved to Long Lake, MN in 1958, where he worked as parts and service manager for many years at Long Lake Ford Tractor, Long Lake, MN. His later years were at Pine River Auto Value Store in Pine River, MN. He was a lifetime member of both the Pequot Lakes American Legion Post 49 and Jenkins VFW Post 3839. He served for a time as Chaplin at the American Legion. He enjoyed many activities in his younger years including hunting, fishing, basketball, pool playing, golf, and playing cards. He was on oxygen for the last several years of his life and this kept him close to home. He enjoyed watching the birds, TV, sports, poker, and playing cards. His mind was sharp and was tough to beat watching his favorite show, Jeopardy! He is survived by sons: James Andrews of Pequot Lakes, Dennis (Linda) Andrews of Rockford, MN; daughter: Ruth (Jerry) Potter of Rockford, MN; stepson: Dennis Sauer of Grand Marais, MN; sister: Dolores Townsend of Marion, OH; seven grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friends; Kevin Johnson and Heidi Lokken. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; Beuhl Jay; two sisters and three brothers-in-law; Ora Mae (Raymond)Plueger and Ruth Ethel (Lawrence) Rieken, and Harvey Townsend, both wives, and daughter; Faye Dawn Andrews, May 18, 2005. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 21 at United Presbyterian Church in Rockford, MN with Pastor Rick Newswanger officiating. Burial will follow at 2 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery St. Paul, MN; Visitation will be ½ hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers which will be dedicated to the Center Junction Community Park. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, MN (218)587-2067.
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Glen E. Andrews, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN. He was born July 22, 1925, in Center Junction, Jones Co, IA to Ora and Marjorie (Soper) Andrews. Glen was a World War II veteran, serving as a Radioman 3c USN on the USS Le Hardy DE 20. He served July 14, 1943 - August 4, 1946. He married Mabel Kephart, November 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN. They met on his bus ride home from the service. To this union, four children, Faye, James, Dennis, and Ruth were born. They were divorced in 1963. She died June 6, 1997. He married Lois Thies Sauer, January 2, 1965, in Watertown, SD. She died Oct 4, 2003. When Glen returned from the service, he started working his way up at the Farmers Mutual Coop in Center Junction and became manager. Later on, he worked at Clinton Engines. He served on the first Park Board for Center Junction in 1955. He moved to Long Lake, MN in 1958, where he worked as parts and service manager for many years at Long Lake Ford Tractor, Long Lake, MN. His later years were at Pine River Auto Value Store in Pine River, MN. He was a lifetime member of both the Pequot Lakes American Legion Post 49 and Jenkins VFW Post 3839. He served for a time as Chaplin at the American Legion. He enjoyed many activities in his younger years including hunting, fishing, basketball, pool playing, golf, and playing cards. He was on oxygen for the last several years of his life and this kept him close to home. He enjoyed watching the birds, TV, sports, poker, and playing cards. His mind was sharp and was tough to beat watching his favorite show, Jeopardy! He is survived by sons: James Andrews of Pequot Lakes, Dennis (Linda) Andrews of Rockford, MN; daughter: Ruth (Jerry) Potter of Rockford, MN; stepson: Dennis Sauer of Grand Marais, MN; sister: Dolores Townsend of Marion, OH; seven grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friends; Kevin Johnson and Heidi Lokken. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; Beuhl Jay; two sisters and three brothers-in-law; Ora Mae (Raymond)Plueger and Ruth Ethel (Lawrence) Rieken, and Harvey Townsend, both wives, and daughter; Faye Dawn Andrews, May 18, 2005. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 21 at United Presbyterian Church in Rockford, MN with Pastor Rick Newswanger officiating. Burial will follow at 2 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery St. Paul, MN; Visitation will be ½ hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers which will be dedicated to the Center Junction Community Park. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, MN (218)587-2067.
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