Rudolph Glinsek Obituary (1918 - 2003)

RUDOLPH J. GLINSEK Rudolph "Rudy" J. Glinsek, age 84, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. Rudy was born Nov. 28, 1918 in Ely, MN to Joseph and Sophie (Krisma) Glinsek. He graduated from Ely High School in 1939. On March 25, 1942, Rudy was drafted into the army where he served in North Africa and the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 6, 1945 with the rank of corporal. Rudy married Joyce Sikala on June 9, 1949 in Ely, MN. Rudy worked for Pioneer Mine in Ely until March 30, 1967 when he moved to Virginia, MN. There he worked for U.S. Steel-Mintac until his retirement on Jan. 31, 1981. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife until her death in 1988. Rudy moved to Menomonie in 1999 and lived at the Hosford-Rich apartments. Rudy is survived by: A daughter, Margie (Jim) Zeitz of Menomonie 2 grandchildren, Ashley & Bethany Zeitz of Menomonie 5 step-grandchildren Clinton, Justin, Steven, Jennelle & Jessica 2 sisters-in-law Margaret Glinsek of Ely, MN Julia Glinsek of Ely, MN Several nieces and nephews and their families He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; 2 brothers, Stanley and Joseph Glinsek; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Robert) Perkovich & Rose (Joseph) Baudek Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Tues., Nov. 4, 2003 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Tom Krieg officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 AM Wed., Nov. 5 at Ely Cemetery in Ely, MN with military honors. Visitation is at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday and at the church from 1:30 on Tuesday, until the time of services. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 PM Monday at the funeral home.