"My condolences to the family. Our Heavenly Father cares for those who suffer at this time. Please find courage and strength in the words of Psalm 34:17 where it states he is near to those who are crushed in spirit. "
In loving memory of
Glenn M. Johansen
May 16, 1936 - December 24, 2015
Glenn M. Johansen, 79, of Latimer, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015, at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton, Iowa. He was born May 16, 1936 at the Lutheran Hospital (now Franklin General) in Hampton to Martin G. and Hannah (Petersen) Johansen, the youngest of five children. He attended Latimer schools and graduated in 1954 in the first class to attend Franklin Consolidated School (now CAL) for all four years of high school. Glenn took over farming the family farm west of Latimer which he was still farming when it was designated a century farm in 2001. He also did long haul trucking and worked for Franklin County Secondary Road Maintenance Department for 19 years. On June 15, 1958, Glenn was united in marriage to Darlene Phillips. The union was blessed with three daughters. He lost her to a car accident on March 14, 1980. On August 29, 1992, Glenn was united in marriage to Sandra Foster Turner and gained the son he always wanted. Glenn and Sandy moved from the farm into Latimer in 2006. Glenn enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and spending time with family. He was a life long member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. Glenn is survived by his wife Sandy Johansen of Latimer, daughters Julie (Tom) Walker of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Janet (Don) Borcherding of Ames, Jill (Ken) Hastey of Shiloh, Illinois, and son Terry Turner of Coulter, grandchildren Philip (Rhyannon) Walker, Jacob Walker, Derek (Dana) Borcherding, Diane Borcherding, Debra (fiancé Hayley Whitcomb) Borcherding, Sidney Turner, Nick Turner and Cody Turner, great-grandchildren Felyx Walker, Faye Walker, and Kahlan Borcherding, sister Rhoda Jorgensen, sister-in-law's Lois Johansen and Maxine Johansen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Hannah, wife Darlene, sister Beulah Rodecap, brothers Dale Johansen and Wendell "Lump" Johansen, and brothers-in-law Joseph "Joe" Rodecap and John "Jack" Jorgensen, Jr.
Tributes
"Little moments that change your life... I was probably 10 years old sitting at the aisle end of the pew at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter with my parents and 4 brothers. My cousin, Glenn Johansen was an usher and returning down the aisle after the offering he reached in the pew and gave me a pat on the shoulder. It felt wonderful. I felt for the first time a member of the community of saints and a member of the Christian brotherhood. Still love that feeling and am in church almost every Sunday enjoying it again. Thanks, Glenn! "
"Sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. I will always remember him coming into Dudley's for coffee and ice cream. He would set at the round table up front. If a young kid came in and caught his attention, he would ask their mom if he could buy them pack of M & M's or an ice cream cone. Glenn always had a soft spot for kids. He was certainly proud of his own kids and grandkids, and was always thrilled to tell you what they were doing. R.I.P. Glenn"
"Glenn, or Buddy as us Bennett kids called him, was always generous with lending a hand, a tool, a piece of equipment, and of course some M&Ms or a Hershey bar at any given time. From the countless hours I spent mowing Glenn's yard or walking beans to the endless acts of his neighborly kindness to us and others, Glenn and his family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Glenn was a caring, loving family man; and a great father-in-law. I truly enjoyed all times I spent with Glenn. He taught me a lot about fishing and some about hunting. Glenn loved being Grandpa and Great Grandpa. He sure made a difference in my life."
"I remember Glenn when he was married to Darlene and had their 3 girls. They visited my parents home and attended the family reunions. He was a kind man who dearly loved his family."