Loren David Glaus, age 79 of Plum City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

 Loren was born on April 4, 1936 in Plum City, the son of LaVerle Glaus Black. He was lovingly raised by LaVerle, Allen and Christie Glaus.  He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Plum City High School in 1954.  After graduation, Loren enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on October 11, 1954. He was a Korean War Veteran and received a Medal of Good Conduct upon his honorable discharge in 1958.

 Loren married Arlene Chilson on February 13, 1960.  They lived for a short time in St. Paul, MN, before moving back to Plum City, where they have remained their entire married life and raised their baseball team-sized family of nine children.  He worked as a union carpenter in the Twin Cities area until his retirement. Loren also held the titles of Plum City Fire Chief and Cub Scoutmaster for Pack 134.

  Loren is survived by his wife of 55 years, Arlene; daughters Nancy (Randy) Erickson of Stockholm, Debbie (Rod) Radle of Plum City, Cindy Glaus of Chippewa Falls, Julie (Jim) Myer of Plum City, Mary (Pete) Olson of Pepin, Erin (Nick) Gaul of Culver City, CA, and sons Bob and John Glaus of Plum City.  Grandchildren Brandon (Cortney) Glaus of Elk Mound, Travis & Ryan Erickson, Logan, Lawton & Lexie Radle, Cody & Brady Myer, Brody & Jackie Olson, and Ben & Malina Glaus; great grandchildren Jaxon & Maxwell Glaus; siblings Bonnie (DuWayne) Flynn of Plum City, Rita (Denny) Oberding of Baton Rouge, LA, and Jim (Marie) Glaus of Plum City; many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Shelley Glaus-Lehman, and siblings Don, Leslie, Duane and Lyle Glaus, Elaine Aitken, and Maxine Poeschel.

 Loren enjoyed gardening, hunting, going to auctions, raising his dogs, feeding and watching the birds, ice fishing with the kids, but most of all cruising around town and visiting with his favorite buddies.  He liked to collect coins, marbles, bells and wind chimes.  Loren loved spending time with family and friends and always had a good joke or story to share.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plum City.  Father Kevin Louis, STL will officiate.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 365.

  Friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00 AM prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Condolences

1. Craig Nelson May 12, 2015, at 7:16am

   Deb, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish all the good memories you and your family had with him. They will remain special forever. God Bless.

2. glenn glaus May 12, 2015, at 6:43am

   Good friend will be truly missed

3. Scott Watkins May 8, 2015, at 2:36pm

   My deepest sympathy. Loren was my Cub Scout Pack leader, he will be missed.

   Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family during this time.

4. LORÎ HOFACKER May 8, 2015, at 9:54am

   Sorry to hear about tour loss.

5. Tom Ackerman May 8, 2015, at 9:53am

   Thinking and praying for you during this sad time.
   Tom and Kristi

6. Mary (Angell) Harmon May 8, 2015, at 8:22am

   I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May you find peace in the fond memories you have of Loren.

7. SueAnn Sievwright(Allard) May 8, 2015, at 7:59am

   I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with many of the Glaus family. I hope you can find peace and love at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to you.

   SueAnn Sievwright Allard

8. markBrommer May 7, 2015, at 8:09pm

   My deepest thoughts to lorens Family. He was a great person to know and talk to..

9. JoAnn McDonnell Flatjord May 7, 2015, at 7:44pm

   I am sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your families

10. Elizabeth May 7, 2015, at 7:16pm

    I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

11. Kim McDonnell-Hetrick May 7, 2015, at 7:00pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, thinking of you

12. Kathy Olson May 7, 2015, at 6:44pm

    Sorry to hear about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you

13. Carol Matthes May 7, 2015, at 6:42pm

    Your are all in my prayers, during this difficult time.

14. Mike and Gail Engebretson May 7, 2015, at 6:16pm

    Erin and Nick and entire Glaus family-so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. With deepest sympathy. Mike and Gail

15. Joanne Hewitt May 7, 2015, at 6:09pm

    Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Keep your.happy memories close in your heart.

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