Obit: Glamann, Donna Jean (1930 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Anderson, Floryance, Fruzen, Glamann, Gorichs, Mundt, Paul

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 7/10/2017

Glamann, Donna Jean (Gorichs) (17 SEP 1930 - 9 JUL 2017)

Donna Jean Glamann, 86, of Medford joined her sweetie, on their 68th wedding anniversary, on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

She was born on September 17, 1930 to August and Florence (Fruzen) Gorichs. She went to schools in the Westboro and Rib Lake area. On July 9, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey she married Clarence M. Glamann; he preceded her in death in 2008. She worked as a babysitter until 1975. She then went on to work at Thomas Florist until her retirement.

In her retirement she enjoyed bingo with her lady friends, camping, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and held many offices, including superintendent of Sunday school. She was also a lifelong member of Klossner - Dietzler VFW Auxiliary 5729 and a homemakers association in Medford.

She is survived by three sons, Clarence Jr. (Barb) of Chippewa Falls, Bradley (Jan) of Minneapolis, and Craig (Lynn) of Medford; daughter, Susan (Don) Paul of Neenah; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Shirley Floryance of Milwaukee, Gerald (Barbara) Gorichs of Norwell, Massachusetts, Keith (Kathy) Gorichs of Medford, Jack (Joan) Gorichs of Medford, and Sandy Anderson of Lincoln City, OR.

In addition to her parents and husband, Donna is preceded in death by two sons, Bruce in 2007 and David in 2003, granddaughter Amy in 2010, and infant sister Betty.

A memorial service for Donna will take place on Saturday, July 15 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Medford, with Rev. Brian Mundt officiating; burial will follow at Medford Evergreen II. Visitation will take place on Saturday, July 15 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial in Donna’s name may be given to the family for use a later designation.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.