Glenn Bill, age 73 of Redwood Falls formerly of Wabasso, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Season’s Hospice in Redwood Falls surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at Redwood Valley Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 6:45 p.m. and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in the St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Glenn Bill was born July 15, 1944 to Milbert and Marcella (Youngman) Bill in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Brethren Church in Wabasso. Glenn attended Wabasso public school and graduated in 1962. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and served in the communication field. Glenn worked for Hirsch Electric in Wabasso and Thermo King in Bloomington, where he helped build air conditioners. On October 11, 1969 Glenn married Irene Turbes at Our Lady of Victory Catholic church in Lucan. From this marriage two children were born Corey and Joey. Glenn joined the Redwood Falls Police Department in 1969 and served as a police officer for over 32 years before retiring in 2001. He also drove bus for Western Community Action for many years. Glenn liked watching the Minnesota Vikings on TV, “only if they were winning.” He enjoyed going for walks and talking to people. Glenn also liked to travel, his favorite destination was Hawaii. He had an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor that would make you smile or laugh. Glenn always said “It’s Glenn with two N’s, won’t answer otherwise.” He loved spending time with the grandkids and attending their sporting events. His family was very important to him.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 48 years Irene; children: Corey Bill of Willmar and Joey (Tammy) Bill of Redwood Falls; grandchildren: Jahger, Jahlyn and Kayla; sister Barbara Kammerer of Redwood Falls and many other relatives and friends.. He is preceded in death by parents Milbert and Marcella Bill, grandparents, brother-in-law Kenny Kammerer, and nephew David Turbes.
Joey and Family,
Please know that we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Tonya (Schultz) Klinkner and family
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So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Glenn had that sense of humor that made us smile and laugh. His pain is gone and he is now in a better place. For the family and friends that you leave behind the sorrow and pain will be with us for quite sometime. We will miss you until we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family, we love you.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness and kind words, love you
I am SO very sorry for your loss. Peace be with all of you.
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My sympathy to the entire family. Glenn was such a great role model, always happy and enjoyed visiting with others. He will be missed. He is at peace and looking down on all of you.
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Irene & family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
We will always cherish our mornings at subway where we tried to “solve” all the problems in the World.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his friendship!
Due to other commtments we will be out of town but our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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Our condolences to you, (Irene) and your family. We will remember Glenn (2 n’s) for his sense of humor to bring laughter to those around him. I will especially the night I found out he was the original owner of “our” pet monkey, Susie….40 years later.
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That was quite a story about Susie and his monkey. Funny ????
Joey and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! I’m sorry.
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So sorry for your loss! I have a lot of memories of Glenn putting up with us Kids in town!! Thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family!
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To the Bill family,
Glenn was a wonderful neighbor for many years and was a wonderful man.
Tasha and Jordan will always have such fond memories as children with them from growing up! I will never forget the time, glenn said Jordan had come over and knocked on his back door, he was like 5 years old, and had asked him to come out to play with him, cause him mommy was doing laundry. LOL Glenn had cherished those tiny sweet moments to.
Both of my children loved Glenn, and especially when he was in his Police uniform!
our prayers goes out to you all, may you all find comfort during this difficult time.
so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Whipple
Tasha & Mark Dunn, Kinley
Jordan Whipple , (Brittney ) Jayden & Alayna
Thanks for the Cordyline plant
Irene and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our sympathies and prayers to you all now and in the days to come.
Thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness
Irene, so sorry. Tom
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To the Bill family,
I am thinking about you and praying for you during this time. May our Lord give you strength and assurance of His love during this time.
Ken Harmon
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Thinking of you in these difficult times, he earned the respect of many people through his kindness and fairness as an officer of the law, it was an honor to know Glenn.
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Irene and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
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I will always remember Glenn as the first police officer I worked with to wear shorts (Smart and Lucky Guy.). Glenn was a great historian for the police department and made sure people were welcomed when they arrived and were taken through the photo department photo album. I am sure several people heard the same reply from Glenn when asked; Glenn how are the roads when they were traveling in the winter months. Glenn would say the roads are fine, but it’s the crap on top of them that will make it difficult. You could set your clock by when Glenn would take his daily breaks.
Lastly, Glenn will be missed by many and the community he served for so many years. I appreciated Glenn and will miss him as well. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as you progress through this difficult and huge loss in your lives.
Take Care!
Bruce and Laure Verdoes
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Irene, Joey, Corey and the entire Bill family,
I am heartbroken and offer my deepest sympathy. Glen was a dear close friend. He made me feel welcome in Redwood Falls even before i was officially hired onto the Redwood Falls P.D. Just after my first interview, Glen who was on the interview board, met me outside and chatted with me for almost ten minutes even though he didn’t know me. I had a friend on the PD from day one.
After he retired we became even closer friends. I will treasure all our mornings at Subway. Glen would always arrive to subway first. Many many times he paid for my breakfast before i arrived and would not ask for anything in return.
He helped me more than anyone else along with my mother during my 2 year recovery from knee surgeries. Thank you Glenn. Glen was a funny man, outspoken at times but he had a huge huge heart. I only needed to say one word to get Glen all riled up! That word was “Obama”
Keep smiling Glen and when i see ya next time….breakfast is on me!
Glen would surprise me at subway many times
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So sorry for your loss! Glenn will be missed always! Prayers for his family!!!
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The Bill Family; Your family are in our prayer at this difficult time. Glen will be missed by many.
I just heard. I am so sorry for your loss. Glenn was my first field training officer who I always think back fondly on with his sense of humor. He took care of me as I was a young kid who moved a long way from home to a town that I knew nobody. He made sure to know I had a friend on day one. I enjoyed the long conversations in the squad at the shift change with him, he always made me smile no matter how bad of a day it had been.
God bless all of you. Sending prayers that God will comfort you.