Glenn C. Reichert was born November 13, 1915, in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, to parents Delmar and Helena (Bethke) Reichert. Glenn graduated from Ortonville High School, Ortonville, Minnesota. Glenn and Violet A. VonEschen were married June 14, 1940. Following graduation Glenn moved to Clarkfield, Minnnesota, and operated Standard Oil. He sold the business in 1943, when he entered the military. Glenn was in the United States Navy from 1943 - 1945. Glenn returned to Clarkfield following his discharge. He worked for Winge Ford until 1949, when he and Haines Ford built (what is now the present Post Office building) the "Hudson Dealership". He had the Ford Motor dealership in the same location from 1958 - 1965. In 1977 he became a full-time mail carrier, after substituting for 22 years. He retired from the Post Office in 1980. Glenn moved to Starbuck, Minnesota (Lake Minnewaska) following the death of his wife, Vi, in 1987. Glenn loved flowers, gardening, and music. He was very instrumental in getting the Senior Nutrition Center built in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was a member of the Glenwood Lutheran Church and the American Legion of Glenwood. Glenn passed away on Friday, July 16, 2004, at the Lakeview Good Samaritan Home at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 3 days. He is survived by his good friends, Gene and Sherry Kockelman of Clarkfield, Minnesota; their son, Jeff and his family of Eagan, Minnesota; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Vi; brothers Ken and Forest; and sisters Lucille and Elaine. Birth ~ November 13, 1915 Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Death ~ Friday, July 16, 2004 Glenwood, Minnesota Visitation Service Monday, July 19, 2004 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service ~ 7:30 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Pastor Terry Brandt Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota