Glenn Thomas Carpenter, 95, Crookston, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 2, 2025, at The Villa in Crookston. He was born on May 10, 1929, to loving parents, Edward and Mabel Carpenter in Drayton, ND.
Glenn attended country school North of Oslo, MN through the 8th grade. He worked various jobs. He met the love of his life, Dale Henrickson in Stephen, MN. They were married on July 13, 1950, they almost made it to their 75th Wedding Anniversary.
They moved to Crookston in 1959 where he worked for; HE Everson, Schraeder Auto Parts, The Viking Bar & Lounge, Polk County Highway Department and then his own business, Northern Fire Equipment & Service until retirement.
Glenn & Dale spent many winters in San Benito, TX and summers at their “A” frame cabin they built in 1973 on Maple Lake enjoying the sun and many good friends!
In retirement, he was always busy. He enjoyed working on the Michaelson Farm putting up hay, helping with the cows and sometimes getting in a bit of trouble! He also enjoyed helping at Service Pro at the front desk, delivering mowers, picking up and dropping off parts. He was always ready for a good chat!
Our dad will be missed. He was one of the original girl dads and he didn’t even know it was a thing. He was so good at joking around and had many funny sayings. He loved his grandkids and great grandkids, and they loved him in return!
Glenn is survived by his girls and their husbands: Diane & Mike Rood, Kim & Jerry Michaelson and Beth & Neal Benoit, all of Crookston. His grandchildren, Lisa & Shane Demarais, Brita & Chad Lubinski, Josh & Meagan Michaelson, Lindsey & Eric Erdman, Katie & Matt Hann and Jenna Benoit & Eric Solheim; his great grandchildren Aedan & Cole Demarais, Maddie Lubinski & Trent Stengl and Tanner Lubinski, Chase & Brody Michaelson, Nash & Quinn Erdman, Harper & Otto Hann and Ellie & Emery Solheim, his sisters Helen Mae Johnson and Nancy (Vern Hodgson) Wimpfheimer, in-laws Odee & Alvina Henrickson and Dennis & Joyce Henrickson. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Glenn is preceded in death by his wife; Dale (February 20, 2025); parents Mabel Carpenter, Edward (Mae) Carpenter, parents’ in-law Otto & Betsy Henrickson, his sisters Marlene (Dan) Sullivan, Carol Carpenter, Maureen (Tom) Gerszewski, his brother- in-law Arland Johnson. On Dale’s side brothers-in-law Vernon (Sue) Hendrickson, Jerley (MaryAnn) Henrickson and sister-in-law Elaine (Larry) Keller.
“Glad you got to see me!”
Glenn’s family will celebrate his life with a funeral service on Thursday May 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm.
