Glen Norman Lager

Dateline; Caledonia, MN Glen Norman Lager, age 89, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia, MN. Glen was born at home in rural Caledonia on Sept. 14, 1934, to Herbert and Inga (Nelson) Lager. He attended country school in rural Caledonia. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Glen married Martha Larson on Oct. 23, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They resided in their home in Caledonia. Glen and Martha were active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Glen was employed as a truck driver. He began his career in 1957, driving for Wiebke Bros. in Caledonia, and Wennes Trucking in Mabel. He purchased his first truck in 1971 and traveled to most of the 48 states and five provinces in Canada. He hauled farm equipment and anything else that would fit on a flatbed. Over the years, Glen purchased a total of six trucks. Following retirement, Glen looked forward to coffee with his buddies at the Redwood and at Elsie’s. He also spent a lot of time with the guys at the Tin Shed. He and Martha purchased a camper and enjoyed many camping trips. Glen is survived by his brother, La Verne (Vel Rierson) Lager, step-daughters, Karen (Robert) Krzebietke, and Linda (Jay) Calkins. He is further survived by nieces, Debra Lager (Maryellen Paudler), Donna Lager (Steve Jacobsen), Daneen Lager, Darla Lager, and Darcie Lager, and nephew, Dennis (Eileen) Lager. His brother-in-law Brian (Jennifer) Larson, niece Sarah Larson. Additional survivors include his step-grandchildren, Justin Krzebietke, Melanie Krzebietke, Chad Toedter, and Chase (Alicia) Toedter, and step-great-grandchildren, Cain, Sam, Veriah, Kyle and Eve. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha, his brother, Dale Lager, his niece, Diane Lager, nephew, David Lager, mother-in-law Georgia Larson, brother-in-law Neil Larson and niece Stephanie Larson and step-grandson, Greg Calkins. We would like to thank the staff at Claddagh Senior Living and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice for all the love and support they gave all of us in his last hours. They truly care for your loved ones daily and in time of need. Funeral services will be held Wed. Oct. 25, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Pastor Steven Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Caledonia Friends may call on Wed. from 9:00 A.M. to time of service at the church. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is assisting the family with arrangements.

Glen Norman Lager

September 14, 1934 - October 20, 2023