Merle Glasoe • 1919 - 2010

Merle Glasoe, 90, Minot, ND, died Friday, January 29, 2010, in a Minot hospital.

Merle T. Glasoe was born March 21, 1919, a son of Otto and Clara (Siggerud) Glasoe, in Upland Township of Divide County, near Noonan, ND. He was raised on the family farm and attended a country school there. As a young adult, he assisted his father with the operation of the family farm.

Merle enlisted in the United States Army February of 1945. He proudly served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged following an injury to his leg in October of 1946.  

Merle married Patricia A. Phillippe August 1, 1948, in Noonan, ND. They made their home on a farm near Wildrose, ND. Together they farmed and raised livestock. In 1978, they moved to Bottineau, ND. While living in Bottineau, Merle continued to farm his land for several years. In March of 2006, they moved to Minot and resided at Edgewood Vista. Merle and Pat were married 58 years prior to Pat passing on April 24, 2007.

He was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Noonan, and First Lutheran Church, Bottineau. He was also a member of the American Legion in Crosby and in Bottineau, and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Crosby.

As a young man, he loved playing baseball. He also enjoyed playing cards with the neighbors, bowling, dancing, and singing at family get togethers. Merle loved the sun and in his later years, spent many hours listening to music and working on his tan on his son, Randy’s deck.

His loving family includes: 
sons, Greg Glasoe, Minot, Randy Glasoe, Burlington, Mike (Cheryl) Glasoe, Fargo, Lee (Gina) Glasoe, Sioux Falls, SD; and daughters, Peggy (Mike) Getzloff, Fargo, and Julie (Joe) Uriell, Shawnee, KS; grandchildren, Mikkel (Eric) Morgan, and Scott Glasoe; Daniel, and Aaron (Sarah) Glasoe; Graham Glasoe: Taylor, Haley, and Maggie Glasoe; Carson and Casey Getzloff; and Micaela and Brandon Uriell; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Allie Glasoe; and Bryce and Tyler Morgan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Merle was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; daughters-in-law, Stephanie Glasoe and Ollie Glasoe; brothers, Kenard and Otis Glasoe; sisters, Clarice Norton and May Glasoe.

Funeral: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Burlington.

Interment:  Burlington Township Cemetery, Burlington, ND, in the spring.

Visitation:  Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Monday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Officiant: Pastor James Shackelford

Music
“Make The World Go Away” CD by Eddy Arnold
Marilyn Mitchell, Organist

Congregational Hymns:  “Rock of Ages” #327 & “How Great Thou Art” #532

Honorary Bearers: All of Merle’s Grandchildren

Active Bearers: Greg Glasoe, Randy Glasoe, Mike Glasoe, Lee Glasoe, Lance Glasoe, Art Glasoe

Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard.

Immediately following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. The graveside service will take place in the spring.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Merle.

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