Glenn V. Highum, age 86, of New Richmond, Wis., passed away peacefully on June 20. He was born August 13, 1931, in Rushford, Minn., to George and Gertie Highum, the youngest of five sons. Glenn graduated from Luther College. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He married Theodora “Teddy” Adams on November 29, 1958. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Teddy; sons Tomas (Kathleen), Erick (Julie), and William (Jenny) Mockenhaupt; daughter Kristi, grandchildren Kelly and Justin, brother Herbert (Ruby), brother-in-law Thomas Adams (Shirlie), and many relatives and friends.
Glenn worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years in which he traveled the midwest extensively. He was president of the First Lutheran Church Council, the New Richmond Fine Arts Council, and the New Richmond Golf Course Men’s League. He was also a member of the First Lutheran Church Choir for over 40 years.
Glenn liked to play golf, bridge, and ping pong, singing and gardening. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially for birthdays and holidays.
Glenn will be remembered as being a fun loving, positive influence, who was very friendly and outgoing to everyone. He was a natural storyteller, especially about his family and growing up in southern Minnesota.
Visitation was on Wednesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. The funeral was at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment was at the Richmond Cemetery with military honors performed by American Legion Post #80. Arrangements were handled by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.