Jeanne Glynn
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Jeanne Glynn, 85, of Fullerton, ND passed away October 31, 2021 surrounded by family at Prince of Peace St. Benedictine Community Living Center in Ellendale, ND.
Jeanne was born to Reuben and Vivian (Beethe) Ulmer on June 3, 1936 in Porter Township by Fullerton where they later established the family farm. Growing up, she participated in school activities and 4H club, but the highlight of her time at Fullerton High School was winning the 1954 girl's state basketball championship her senior year. After graduating, she attended Jamestown College. On July 30, 1955, she married Donald Glynn. They lived and farmed west of Fullerton where they raised their four children; Kelly, Timothy, Sandra and Susan.
Jeanne was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fullerton and was involved in her community as a lifetime member of the Fullerton Community Betterment Association and helping with the Annual Steam Threshing Show. Jeanne enjoyed wheat weaving and created beautiful pieces. One of her greatest joys was watching her grandchildren in athletics and other activities. When visiting, the grandkids looked forward to her caramel rolls, kuchen and fresh buns. In addition to enjoying family, she and Don also took road trips to gun shows in Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas. She also enjoyed gardening, arranging flowers and collecting antique pottery.
Jeanne is survived by her husband Donald; two sons, Kelly (Corrine) Glynn, Timothy (Geraldine) Glynn; two daughters, Sandi Martens and Susan Norgard; 15 grandchildren, Kassendra (Brandon) Galindo, Kirk (Jennifer) Glynn, Kale (Leah Deyo) Glynn, Kelsi (Blain) Mikkonen, Sadie (Rob) Lech, Amanda (Mike) Thorpe, Alicia (Ryan Agema) Glynn, Megan (Brandon) Peterson, Valerie (Taylor) Snelling, Ryan (Jodie) Martens, Carissa (C.J.) O'Berry, Kara (Ty) Small, Jared Norgard, Jenna (Justin Turek) Norgard and Michael Norgard; her brother, Larry Ulmer; two sisters, Judy (Greg) Sturma and Crystal (Bruce) Klein; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Connie Gramlow; sister-in-law, DeAnn Ulmer; son-in-law, Douglas Norgard; and great-grandson, Henry Agema.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Ellendale, ND. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery near Fullerton. Jeanne's service will be live streamed on the Dahlstrom Funeral Home website www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com on her obituary page.