Merle Dean Glidden's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2021 in Clarinda, Iowa

Merle Dean Glidden

March 20, 1943 - August 7, 2021 (78 years old)

Clarinda, Iowa

Merle Dean Glidden's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2021 in Clarinda, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ritchie Funeral Home

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Merle Dean Glidden

March 20, 1943 - August 7, 2021 (78 years old)

Clarinda, Iowa

Merle Dean Glidden Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Dean Glidden of Clarinda, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on August 7, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Edwin Glidden and Jennie Elizabeth Holland; his daughters, Daisy and Lisa; his son-in-law Roger Woodsmall; his granddaughter Candace; and his siblings-in-law, Curtis, Lloyd, Gary, Barb, Nancy and Carolyn.

He is survived by: his wife Ethel Glidden of Clarinda, Iowa; his children, Carol Woodsmall of Clarinda, Bryan Glidden (Niki) of Vandalia, Susan Shum of Clarinda, Edward Glidden (Anndee) of Clarinda, Christal Foss (Billy) of Bedford and Victoria Stogdill (Wesley) of Imogene, Iowa; and his siblings, Max, Marvin, Gary, Larry, Roger (Marilyn) and Anna Mae Fiene. He is also survived by thirty three grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ritchie Funeral Home



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Aug 09

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Ritchie Funeral Home - Clarinda
222 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA 51632

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Aug 10

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Ritchie Funeral Home - Clarinda
222 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA 51632

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Aug 10

Burial

Memory Cemetery
Clarinda, IA 51632

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