Service Information
Cynthia Glaeser, age 78, of Hector, formerly of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 1:00 P.M., to be held for one hour prior to the service, all at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake.
Obituary
Cynthia Mae Glaeser was born on December 7, 1939, in Martinsburg Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She was born to Glenn and Lorraine (Wenz) Johnson and lived on the family farm with her parents and her brother Russell. Cynthia was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth both at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She received her education in Hector, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hector High School Class of 1958.
On July 6, 1958, Cynthia was united in marriage to the love of her life, Warren Glaeser at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, Renville County, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Curtis, Lori and Craig. They lived and raised their children in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Cynthia and Warren shared 51 beautiful years of marriage together before Warren passed away on April 17, 2009.
Cynthia first worked at Zuelke’s restaurant, “Your Café” in Buffalo Lake, then at Oakdale Country Club on Lake Allie before working at Buffalo Lake Nursing Home as Head of Housekeeping. She retired in 2000. Cynthia was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in the church choir, Zingers, and also helped in the office as the church secretary.
Cynthia enjoyed reading and always had a book going. She and Warren enjoyed traveling and went to Germany, Florida and other U.S. destinations. They also both enjoyed collecting; Cynthia collected dishes and antiques. She loved her dog, a black poodle named, Misty, who got her name because Warren’s favorite pop was Canadian Mist. Cynthia cherished the moments spent with her family, grandchildren great-grandchildren and friends and entertaining at their cabin on Diamond Lake.
Cynthia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota, at the age of 78 years. She will be dearly missed.
Cynthia is survived by her:
Children, Curt Glaeser and his wife, Julie of Stewart, MN,
Lori Pishney and her husband, Ed of Big Lake, MN,
Craig Glaeser and his wife, Cari of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Ashley Vacek, Spencer Glaeser, Jacob Pishney, Jessica Pishney, Hunter Glaeser, and Chandler Glaeser;
Great Grandchildren;
Brother, Russell Johnson of Atwater, MN;
Nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her: Parents, Glenn and Lorraine Johnson; and Husband, Warren Glaeser.
Jo Reck says
Dear Glaeser family~
It is with sincere sympathy I send this message to you, as I am so very sorry for your loss. At the same time I can’t imagine how happy your mom is to be reunited with your dad, the love of her life. She was never quite the same after she lost him…the sparkle just wasn’t there in her eyes any longer. One thing I missed after I left Buffalo Lake was the memories of your parents sitting out on the front porch with their cocktails, always ready to visit with everybody that happened to walk by! We had many good, fun conversations out on that porch and solved numerous world problems I’m sure! I want you to know I am thinking of you all and holding you close to my heart as you navigate the next few days, weeks and months. She AND your dad will always be remembered fondly~ God’s blessings! Jo
jen glaeser says
To you all — wishing you peace at the passing of your mom (and gramma). And taking heart in your comments and gratitude that she’s been released and with Warren. She lived a long life and had a great impact on those around her with her love, service, and care of others. I’m sorry I won’t be in attendance at the memorial but am holding you in thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other! -jen
Kathy Uecker says
My sympathy to your family. I enjoyed working with Cynthia in the Buffalo Lake Health Care Center for many years. She will not be forgotten.
Patti Roepke says
My sympathies to the family. She and Warren are together again and she is with her family. Remember the good times you had together and cherish those memories. Stay together with your sister and brothers and talking will help you through this.
Dwane & Marjorie Bucklin says
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with everyone.