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Glenn Harold
Odson
September 11, 1917 – June 6, 2022
Glenn Harold Odson, the son of Edward and Matilda (Johnson) Odson was born September 11, 1917 in Adams County, Iowa. He passes away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society, Millard, Nebraska at the age of 104 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Glenn was raised in Adams County near Carbon. He worked on farms in Adams County. Glenn entered the U. S. Army on May 7, 1941, serving in WW II and was honorably discharged on Oct 13, 1945. He moved to Davenport, Iowa and worked in the dry-cleaning business. He was united in marriage to Dorothy B. Garey on February 17, 1946 at Davenport, Iowa. In 1955, Glenn and Dorothy moved to Lenox, Iowa, where they owned and operated a dry cleaning and laundry business for 32 years. In 1988, they moved to Red Oak, later moved to Corning, and in 2009 returned to Red Oak. Glenn moved to Omaha, Nebraska 2014 to be closer to his daughter. He was a member of the Strand Lutheran Church, Lorraine Post #67 American Legion and VFW in Red Oak and was past member of the Masonic Lodge in Corning, IA. Glenn enjoyed relaxing by going fishing.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy on October 15, 2013; four brothers: Paul, Elmo, Marvin and Merle.
Glenn is survived by a daughter: Karen (Tom) DeGeorge of Omaha, NE; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Strand Cemetery, Northeast of Villisca, Iowa in Adams County.
Memorials to the Strand Lutheran Church or Red Oak American Legion.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Strand Cemetery
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