Glen Ronald Rechtzigel

Glen Ronald Rechtzigel, 82, of Wanamingo, died on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Zumbrota Care Center. He was born in St. Paul on March 9, 1939, to Leonard and Ella (Kirchner) Rechtzigel. He grew up on the family farm near Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1957. After high school, he attended Mechanic Arts School. He returned to the family farm in 1959. On November 16, 1963, he was united in marriage to Jean Schwanz at Concordia Lutheran Church in South St. Paul. In April of 1974, they moved to Wanamingo where they began their dairy farm and raised their four children. Glen had an unparalleled work ethic and loved farming. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, traveling, playing cards with his lifelong friends, old cars, and Gopher football. He was a family man and enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. In 2013, Glen was able to take a trip of a lifetime to Alaska where he caught a giant salmon and created many wonderful memories. Glen was known by everyone for his sense of humor and he enjoyed a good, hearty laugh.  He was a member of Dale Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; four children, Dana (Stefan), Tony (Barb), Troy, and Dan; eight grandchildren, Aria, Lucas, Angela (Christopher), Sean (Ashley), Phylicia (Micah), Noah, Kate, and Markus; four great-grandchildren, Luna, Gus, Jack, and Maisie; brothers, Paul (Sharon), Jerome (Karen), sisters-in-law, Donna, Delores, Lois, and Judy (Adam); and special relatives and friends, Tom and Donna McCloud.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard Jr., Marvin, Arthur, Robert, and James; and sisters, Shirley (Kermit) and Doris (Arnold).

The family would like to thank the staff at the Zumbrota Care Center for the kind and compassionate care that was given to Glen during his time there. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor’s choice.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Dale Lutheran Church with Reverend Heather Culuris officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Dale Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.