Glenn Edward Wasser

Glenn Edward Wasser, 80 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014at his home after a 5 year struggle with multiple myeloma. Glenn was born December 31, 1933 in Owatonna to Edward F Wasser and Ida Mae Wasser (ne Ogee) Irmitter. He spent his youth living in Claremont and attending Claremont schools and was a proud Claremont Parrot. On March 23, 1952, Glenn married Carol Paulson with whom he raised three children. They later divorced. On October 9, 1982, Glenn married Judy (nee Ulrich) Lindberg and was blessed with a blended family with Judy's three daughters. Glenn spent twenty plus years working with the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a District Representative. After retiring from the paper, his good friend Con Odegarden asked Glenn to join him and three other plumbers to form a new company called Total Plumbing and Heating. After several successful years Glenn decided it was time to retire and enjoy life. Glenn always wanted to be more involved in his community so on March 30, 1966, he joined Rochester Elks Lodge #1091, making him nearly a 50 year member of this great organization. He became an officer and was elected Exalted Ruler 1975/1976. In 1983 he served the south district as District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler. Glenn ran for and was elected South District President in 1983/84 and became state president of the Minnesota State Elks Assn in 1988/89. He enjoyed playing golf, cooking, reading, having coffee with his buddies, and competing with his wife Judy playing cribbage. Above all, Glenn loved spending time and making memories with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Judy; children Michael, Michele (Scott) Berndt, and Melanie (Bill) Ollhoff; step-daughters, Deborah (Peter) LaChapelle, Diane (Dino) Ulrich, and Denise Rokke; 12 grandchildren, Jeremy (Jamie) Olson, Angela (Kevin) Manahan, Melissa ( Charlie) Ashton, Bill Ollhoff, Alex Wasser, Monica Frieband,Emily Wasser, Andrew Ulrich, Anthony Ulrich, Elizabeth (Tavis) Canale, Sarah Rokke and Barbara Rokke, and 7 great grand children. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beth Jones and by his brothers, Roy and Archie. A time of fellowship and remembrance to celebrate Glenn's life will be held from 4:00- 7:00 PM Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Rochester Elks Lodge #1091,1652 Highway 52 North, Rochester, MN. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Multiple Myeloma Research, Minnesota Elks Youth Camp or to Mayo Hospice. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.