Glenn Thomas Harrington

Glenn Thomas Harrington, age 94, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 9, 2015 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake with full Military Rites. Visitation will take place Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Glenn Thomas Harrington was born September 26, 1920 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa the son of Brett and Emma (Knadel) Harrington. He was baptized, received first communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Growing up, he attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic School where he graduated in 1939. On September 20, 1942, Glenn enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was with the West Coast Blimp Squad 1 as an Airship First Radioman. He was honorably discharged in November 1945. On September 10, 1947, Glenn was united in marriage to Ardis Jean Burger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with three children: Cynthia, Vincent, and Leigh Ann. Glenn worked at the Buena Vista County Engineer’s Office for over thirty-five years, overseeing all the paving of the roads in Buena Vista County. He retired in 1983. Glenn was a Commander at AMVETS Post #66 and an Elk member for over 40 years. He was an avid fisherman, especially fishing for walleyes. Glenn enjoyed playing snooker at Max’s Cigar Store. He received a lot of pleasure from working in his garden. Glenn loved going south to Padre Island for the winter months and traveling to other places. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Cynthia Harrington (M.R.) of Omaha, Nebraska; Vincent (Pat) Harrington of Storm Lake, Iowa; Leigh Ann (Gregory) Schriber of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Matthew (Nancy) Harrington of Wheaton, Illinois; Alexander Schriber of Storm Lake, Iowa; great grandson, Jackson Harrington of Wheaton, Illinois; sister, Patricia McKenna of Storm Lake, Iowa; extended family and friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ardis Jean Harrington; grandson, Jeremy Winebrinner; brothers: Ray and Edward Harrington; and one sister, Violet Frederick.

Glenn Thomas Harrington

September 26, 1920 - March 9, 2015