"Mrs. Picht was my Kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt. She was also a dear friend, thanks to the friendship she had with my family. The best memories come from her classroom. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to your family."
In loving memory of
Glennice LaDonna Picht
April 7, 1930 - June 20, 2010
Glennice LaDonna Picht, 80, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County in Bentonville, Arkansas. A Graveside Service will be 10:30 am Monday, June 28, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Slater.
She was born on April 7, 1930 in Slater, Iowa to Lewis B. Erickson and Minnie Munson Erickson.
She received a degree from Drake University of Des Moines with a Major in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music. She taught elementary education for many years in Ames, Colo, and Clarion, Iowa. She was a member of the United Lutheran Church where she was very active including the choir. She loved Antiquing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, and four sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Picht of Bella Vista, Arkansas; five sisters, Patricia Crosley of Park Rapids, Minnesota, Ramona Tokheim of Edina, Minnesota, Betty Anderson of Mankato, Minnesota, Leona Erickson of Kansas City, Missouri,and Idelles Jean Erickson of Kansas City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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"Fond memories of Glennice. I did my student teaching at Roosevelt and then assisted in first grade. My room was next door to the kindergarten room. A very fun, talented lady who will be greatly missed I am sure."
"Mrs. Picht was my Kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt School. I enjoyed our class so much. She had various "work stations" set up for art, reading, dress up, etc. . . This was long before other teachers were using "stations" in their classrooms. She was years ahead of her time in her teaching techniques and one of the best kindergarten teachers around. I felt like a professional painter using an easel, oversized paintbrushes & "artist smock" in her class. Reading time was always a delight as well. The "Rest time" on the rugs was a challenge,to be still and try to be quiet at 5 years old. I'm sure she had a time trying to get us to actually "rest." Thanks for all the special memories. My deepest sympathies to your family. "
"I loved Mrs. Picht. She was my kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt in Ames. I will never forget her. My deepest sympathies to your family."