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Glen Arthur Thornton

Birth	:	30 Oct 1927 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Aug 2018 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Glen Thornton, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Dave Sorenson and Rev. Brenda Crossfield presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave. in Decorah and also after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Friday morning. Glen Arthur Thornton was born on October 30, 1927 the... Read More	Glen Thornton, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Dave Sorenson and Rev. Brenda Crossfield presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave. in Decorah and also after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Friday morning. Glen Arthur Thornton was born on October 30, 1927 the son of Andrew and Pearl (Ruth) Thornton in Decorah, IA. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1945. Glen was united in marriage to DeLoris Solem on October 3, 1948. Together they had six children: Glen and DeLoris have fourteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Glen began his career by building Thornton Feed Store along with his father Andrew in 1946. They were partners until Andrew's death in 1971. Glen continued to successfully run the business with his son Al until his retirement in 2004. Glen continued to work part time making feed deliveries until his fulltime retirement in 2008. Andrew and Glen's legacy lives on as Al Thornton and his son Adam Thornton continue to run the business "Thornton's Feed & Grain". Glen was a man with many talents, from being a master wood craftsman to being a supreme cookie baker. Glen could pretty much do it all, including auto mechanics, welding, feed mixing, making oatmeal for his children before school and wood working. Glen's most appreciated attribute was his humor. With a beer in hand, he always had a good joke that put a smile on everyone's face, including his own. Glen loved taking his family to the Mississippi River for boating and fishing. The family vacation was always a weekly trip to Lake Miltona in Minnesota. Glen's love for his one and only, DeLoris was evident to everyone. Even in his final hours he was more concerned for her comfort than his own. He had a strong desire to hold her close, to hug her and to kiss her. They told each other the love they felt for each other while they embraced. Then Glen was ready to go on his journey and Jesus brought him home. He will be missed greatly. Glen was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew and Pearl (Ruth) Thornton. Daughter: Linda Osterhoudt in 2015. Brother: Ronald (Marilyn) Thornton. Father and mother-in-law: Melvin and Clara (Young) Solem. Son-in-law: Russ Shultz. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Don (Shirley) Leyse and Curt (Gerri) Solem. Schluter - Balik Funeral Home

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Glen Arthur Thornton's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Glen Arthur Thornton death?
Glen Arthur Thornton death on 13 Aug 2018 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Phillip Thornton

(1900 - 1972)

Pearl J. Ruth Thornton

(1901 - 1981)

Spouse

DeLoris Madeline Solem Thornton

(1930 - 2022)

Siblings

Ronald Dean “Thorny” Thornton

(1936 - 2004)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

2. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

3. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

4. Freeport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

5. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

6. Union Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

7. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

8. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

9. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

10. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

11. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

12. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

13. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

14. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

15. Glenwood Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

16. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

17. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

18. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

19. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

20. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

21. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000