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Glenn Melvin Durst

Birth	:	10 Aug 1929 Langdon, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 2014 Langdon, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1899986, -95.0800018
Description	:	Aug. 10, 1929 -- Jan. 23, 2014 Glenn Melvin Durst, the son of Balthasar and Helen (Gutknecht) Durst, was born Aug. 10, 1929, in rural Langdon. He was raised on a farm outside of Langdon, where he received his education at a country school east of Langdon and later graduating from Lake Center High School in 1947. After his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge. Glenn married Glenda Morfitt on June 15, 1958, in Sanborn. Following their marriage they lived in Spencer and Milford finally settling on... Read More	Aug. 10, 1929 -- Jan. 23, 2014 Glenn Melvin Durst, the son of Balthasar and Helen (Gutknecht) Durst, was born Aug. 10, 1929, in rural Langdon. He was raised on a farm outside of Langdon, where he received his education at a country school east of Langdon and later graduating from Lake Center High School in 1947. After his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge. Glenn married Glenda Morfitt on June 15, 1958, in Sanborn. Following their marriage they lived in Spencer and Milford finally settling on an acreage near Langdon. He farmed for a number of years during their early marriage and later worked at Spencer Foods and then CD Farm Service, until his retirement. He was a member of the Langdon United Methodist Church for his entire life. Glenn was a kind, loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He loved the outdoors and had a great appreciation for wildlife and nature. He enjoyed reading western novels and watching classic movies. His caramel corn had become a popular tradition at the yearly Langdon church auction. He passed away at his home in Langdon on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the age of 84. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steven; one sister, Edna Hein, four brothers: Harold Gutknecht, Paul, Ervin, and Donald Durst and their wives Ruth, Regina and Eileen. Also Glenda's sister and brother-in-law Mary Jo and Phil Haas. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Glenda of Langdon; one daughter, Pam and her husband, Gary Altenhofen of Spencer; three grandchildren: Aly and Cory of Iowa City, and Blake of Mankato, Minn., one brother, Clifford and his wife Ardell of Spencer; three sister-in-laws: Mardella Durst of Spencer, Carol Somers of Binghamton, N.Y., and Diane Burgess of Langely, Wash.; one brother-in-law, Douglas Morfitt of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. The military flag presentation was done by the Glen Pedersen Post #1 of the American Legion in Spencer. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Langdon.

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Glenn Melvin Durst death on 23 Jan 2014 in Langdon, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1899986
Longitude: -95.0800018

Family Members:

Parent

Balthasar Durst

(1888 - 1983)

Helen Margaret Gutknecht Durst

(1899 - 1970)

Siblings

Paul Bernand Durst

(1921 - 1992)

Ervin Balthasar Durst

(1923 - 1937)

Edna Mae Durst Hein

(1925 - 2009)

Donald Ray Durst

(1933 - 2011)

Clifford James Durst

(1936 - 2014)

Children

Steven Douglas Durst

(1959 - 2003)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

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Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

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Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

14. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

15. Logan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

16. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

17. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

18. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

19. Richland Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

20. Okoboji Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

21. Gardner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

22. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

23. Lone Tree Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

24. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000