Joseph "Joe" Glaser

August 24, 1931 ~ March 8, 2024
Joseph Glaser age 92 of New Hampton died Friday, March 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with celebrants Rev. Kenneth Glaser (son) and Rev. Ryan Glaser (grandson). Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Washington.
Friends may greet the family from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday at the church.
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Born on the family farm near North Washington, Iowa, Joe was the son of Jack and Clara (Dockendorf) Glaser. He grew up in a bustling household with eleven siblings, where he learned the value of hard work and the importance of family bonds.
Joe's journey took a significant turn when he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950 during the Korean War. Proudly serving his country on the Korean Coast, Joe carried the spirit of patriotism with him throughout his life. His commitment to honoring veterans was evident in his pivotal role in bringing the Veterans Memorial to New Hampton.
On August 24, 1954, Joe exchanged vows with the love of his life, Phyllis Biwer, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, IA. This union brought forth ten children, and together, Joe and Phyllis embarked on the beautiful journey of raising a large and loving family.
Farming was Joe's lifelong passion, and he cherished every moment spent tending to the land. From Nashua to Elma, and eventually settling only a quarter mile from his birthplace outside North Washington, Joe's connection to the land ran deep. Joe also loved his cows, tending to many dairy cows over his years of farming. Even after retiring from farming in 1996, he continued to contribute his strong work ethic to New Hampton Lumber and later Superior Lumber, leaving an indelible mark on his community.
For over 60 years, Joe was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington, where his faith played a central role in his life. He actively participated in various church organizations, including the Catholic Order of Foresters, North Washington Rosary Society, Catholic Financial Life, the IC Men's Choir and also teaching a religious education class (CCD) for many years.
Joe's community involvement extended beyond the church, as he was a steadfast member of his local card club since 1965 and held numerous leadership positions. Some of his notable achievements include being recognized as the Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 1998, serving as President of the Farm Bureau on three occasions, contributing as a School Board member at IC NW, receiving the Diamond Performance Award in 2007, and holding key roles in the VFW and American Legion.
Joe's legacy lives on in the hearts of his loving family, friends, and a community that benefited greatly from his tireless efforts and compassionate spirit. His memory will be forever cherished as a beacon of hard work, faith, and selfless service to others.
Joe is survived by seven sons, Steve (Shirley) Glaser of Nashua, Chuck (Nancy) Glaser of New Hampton, Phil (Theresa) Glaser of New Hampton, Fr. Ken Glaser of Cedar Rapids, Jerry (Diane) Glaser of Prior Lake, MN, Ed (Lynn) Glaser of Asbury, IA, Jim (Janet) Glaser of New Brighton, MN; three daughters, Bev (Norman) Brus of Waverly, Diane (Dan) Sumner of New Hampton, Linda Rosonke of New Hampton; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one brother, Barney Glaser of San Francisco, CA; two sisters, Mary Ann Valley of Orland Park, IL, Luella (Phil) Jorgenson of Cedar Falls; one sister-in-law, Priscilla Silario of Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis in 2010; siblings, Margaret Zubrod, Elizabeth (Dan) Huber, Harold (Luella) Glaser, John Glaser, Frank Glaser, Paul (Rosie) Glaser, Vince (Lois) Glaser, Don Glaser; sister-in-law, Fran Glaser; brother-in-law, Brian Valley; one son-in-law, Dale Rosonke.
Thoughts and prayers to the Glaser family. So sorry for your loss of Joe he was one of a kind.
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Sympathies to the family and friends.
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Condolences to the family.
So Sorry for your loss! Great guy!
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Sympathies to the family.
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Our sincerest sympathy to all your families! What a special man!
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Thoughts and prayers for the families.
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Sympathy to all the family.
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My condolences sorry for your loss, prayers for all.
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All of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. He was special person. Great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friends to many. 🙏
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Prayers to the entire Glaser family! Such a great guy!
So sorry thinking of you all
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Our sympathies to the Glaser family.
Our sympathy and prayers to his family. May he RIP
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with him. Our thoughts and prayers to all his family.
Awe! Sorry to hear this! Prayers to all of you!
Sympathy and prayers for Joe’s family. So enjoyed Joe’s writings in our Just Write group.
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My sympathies and prayers to his family
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Our sympathies to the family. His smile lit up a room, his kind words warmed your heart. Rest In Peace, Joe.
So sorry for your loss.
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Thoughts and prayers to the entire Glaser family
So sorry for your loss, Joe was a wonderful man. Sending deepest sympathy, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Joe.
Prayers to the family 💕
Sympathy to Joe’s family. What a great guy!!
Our sincere sympathies.
Hugs and prayers to all the Glaser families! Your dad was an incredible man!
Thoughts and prayers to the family! Joe always enjoyed visiting with him!
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I’m so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with your family ❤️
Out thoughts and prayers to all of his family!🙏🏻
Our deepest sympathy ❤️🩹
He was a very kind man. And he raised his children the same way. Prayers and thoughts are with you all!
So sorry to hear about Joe passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Joe every time I went to Iowa. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Our deepest sympathies
Our sympathy to Joe’s family. Was such a kind man. He will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathy to Joe’s family. He was such a kind and gentle man. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Joe.
You know, it just seemed like Joe would be with us all forever. Such a gentle soul. Deepest sympathy to the Glasier family ♥️
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With deepest sympathy for all the family. He was a great man and neighbor.
My condolences to the Glaser families.
He was so nice and loved his smile, sympathy to all.
Joe always had a smile, an a kind word to share . Sympathy to his family
Sorry to hear, what a great man.!
My sympathy to all the family! What a sincerely lovely man. I so enjoyed him. Rest in peace Joe.
So sorry for ur loss hugs
Prayers to all
We are so sorry to hear of Joes passing sending our thoughts and prayers
Such a kind and loving soul. RIP Joe ♥️🙏
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire Glaser Fsmily
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss may all the great memories be with you forever.
our deepest sympathies to all the family
Our deepest sympathy to the family, he was a very kind man.
Sorry for your loss…RIP life well lived
Thoughts & prayers to the family. He was a wonderful person. 🙏
Our deepest sympathy to Joe’s family!
Peace to all of Joe’s family
Sympathy and prayers for all the family
So sorry for your loss. May his precious memories live on. Sympathy to you all. May he rest in peace. Amen. He will be your guardian angel forever. ❤️
Sincere Sympathy to this lovely family. I babysat those kids in my high-school days. Find memories of reading by the oil burner 🙏🏻
Sending prayers
Our deepest sympathies, Joe was a thoughtful and helpful soul
Such a sweet man. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Glaser family.
My sympathies to Joe’s Family. He was a Super nice guy, always had a Smile!
Sorry for your loss sympathies to the family such a nice man
Sorry to hear this. Peace to the family.
So sorry for your loss
Our sympathy to the Glaser family!
Hugs and prayers, he was such a sweetheart and so very caring.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends. He will be missed.
Please accept our sympathy. We are sorry for loss
Sorry for your loss! Prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers to all his family!
He will be missed. Prayers to all
Our condolences to all of Joe’s family. He was always a pleasure to visit with.
I’m so sad to hear this! What a truly remarkable person he was. Thinking of you all!💕
Our thoughts and prayers to the family .
Prayers and sincere sympathy to his family.
My condolences to his family and friends
So so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you all.
My deepest condolences to the Glaser Family!
My thoughts and condolences to the Glaser family!
Joe was a great neighbor and we enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed by many people. He will be with Phyllis now. R I p Joe.
Special guy..prayers to the family!
Condolences to the family
My prayers are with all the family.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you all.
He definitely was a living saint
Mr. Glaser was wonderful to work with on the Chickasaw County Veterans Memorial. He was such a kind man. Prayers to all of his family & friends.
So sorry for your loss ! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all !
Thoughts and prayers to you all!
So sorry for your loss.. What a great guy Joe was. Always enjoyed visiting with him through the years. A kind, gentle, and knowledgeable man. He left such a legacy for his family and friends to cherish. Thoughts and prayers to all.
What an amazing man. I will miss his smiling face and conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.❤️
Thoughts and prayers to all Joe’s family
Joe was a wonderful man.
Our deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Sympathy and Prayers to his
Family!May he RIP!!
Thoughts and prayers to all his family.
Our sympathy to Joe’s family.🙏🏻
My sympathy to the Glaser Family, Joe was a one of a kind.
Joe was a very special person, Prayers to all of you.
Our sympathy to all their family
Prayers and sympathies to the family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Thoughts and prayer to all of Joe’s children and there families. Tom and Cora.
Our sympathies to you and your family!
My condolences 💐
Our condolences to the family. He was a good mentor to our son Brandon.
Deb & Roger Lantzky
Sorry for your loss
Sympathy to all of Joe’s family and friends! May he Rest in Peace!
Best great uncle ever, he will be deeply missed
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Glaser family. He will be missed by many.
The Glaser Family my deepest condolences to all. I remember stopping at the milk house drawing milk for the bulk tank so Jerry could have fresh milk. I also remember Joe singing in the men’s choir, playing cards with the neighborhood card club that Joe was part of. Joe was a very pleasant person to know. May your faith bring you closer to Jesus who will provide comfort as you grieve Joe’s loss. Prayers for God’s Blessing to all.
Thoughts and prayers to all
Sorry for your loss.
So Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to all the family. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the family. 🙏🏻
Sympathy to all ❤️❤️. Such a great man.
What a nice man. Our sympathies to his family and friends ✝️🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man.
Sending condolences and prayers to all the Glaser family. Joe was a special guy and a great role model. A kind and gentle man with a special smile. ❤️🙏🙏
Sending prayers and our sympathy!
Deepest sympathy to his family. I know family meant eveything to him. There are so many stories and memories for you all to remember and share. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss!!
Prayers for all of Joe’s family.
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Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies to the Glaser family. Joe was such a nice person and always nice to have a chat with him.
We could go on and on about this man! The Gates of Heaven were wide open waiting for him! And what a reunion it was when he got there. Never was there a kinder, more Christian, God fearing, family loving, gentle, kind, patriotic, keeper of the land, fun to visit neighbor….we never missed a chance to visit with him. The world was a better place with him in it!
My sympathy and prayers to Joe’s family.
Sympathy to the Glaser family.
Our sympathy to the entire Glaser Family.
He was such a great guy. Tom and I were honorary Glasers and went to Alaska with him and some of his family. He was one of a kind. He will be dearly missed.
My sympathy to the family.
Sorry for your loss
Many good memories with the Glaser family. So sorry to hear of your beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather’s passing. We had such a great visit with him in November. He had such a great memory! Love to you all. Lori (Gilbert)Gee
Thoughts and prayers to all of the famiky!
Sympathy to the the Glaser family! ✝️
Sorry for your loss. 🙏
Prayer to the families. Joe was such a great man.
Our sympathy to the family. Joe was a swell guy. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Joe was the nicest man. Prayers to the entire Glaser family.
Condolences to Joe’s family and friends. He was really an inspiration to all that knew him. R.I.P. Joe.
Our sympathy to the Glaser family. Joe was a kind man who always had a smile to share with those he was with.
Our sympathy to the family of Joe Glaser..Joe was a very kind soft spoken special kind of man. He made the world a better place. R.I.P. MY FRIEND.
Great person
Condolences to Joe’s family.
Prayers for your family 🙏🏻
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family 🙏
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Glaser family. Many wonderful memories to cherish.
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
My sympathies to the Glaser family.
Joseph is in the arms of the loving lord
Our condolences to Joe’s family. Thoughts and prayers to all🙏
My sympathies are with all the families. He was such a kind man and so loved his family. Heavens doors were opened wide for him. R.I.P. Joe 🙏🙏
My sympathy to all of Joe’s family.
Sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy to the Glaser family. Phyllis and Joe will get to hold hands again.
Our sympathy to the Glaser family. Kind and friendly to everyone. Nice job he helped design and helped build for vets at chickasaw court house. R.I.P. JOE.
Sorry for your loss
My prayers to the glaser family
Our sympathy to all of you!
Joe, you were the best brother. Always welcoming, supportive, & fun to be with. I loved it when you played the harmonica. I will forever cherish the great memories & fun we had at your home visiting, playing cards, eating, visiting, etc, etc. All the trips we made to see Don when he needed help will always be remembered. You are loved until we meet again. ❤️
So sorry. He was such a nice man.
So sorry for your loss. Sympathy and prayers to you all!
He was a very nice man. So sorry for your loss.
My sympathy to the entire Glaser family. Hugs and prayers!
What a great man and a beautiful family! Our sympathies to all of you!
Our sympathies to his family
What a trail of wonderful memories Joe left with his family and friends. His love for God and his love for family were ever present. Joe spent 92 years on earth providing those he encountered with an example of how to be a kind, generous, prayerful and thoughtful person. As much as he loved his kids and their spouses, his grand children, his nieces and nephews, and all of his extended family and friends there was a huge hole in his heart left when he lost the love of his life, Phyllis. He spoke of how difficult it was to loose her. Yet, he carried on with life in his kind and gentle ways. The phrase, well done good and faithful servant comes to my mind. Condolences to his family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Peg (Gilbert) Saienga
My thoughts and prayers are with the Glader families, children, grandchildren and all whose lives were touched by Joe. God received a kind, gentle man into loving arms.
Sister Janet
My sympathies to his family! He always had a smile.
Our sympathy to Joe s family
Sending my sincere sympathy to all of the Glaser family. What a wonderful legacy Joe is leaving. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
I will always remember the time when we were working at superior lumber. It was hot out and we were delivering shingles. He always pulled his weight. 💪 I was complaining about it being hot and the bullheaded contractor that made us move a whole pallet of shingles about 20 foot away 😡And just out of the blue 🤔 he turns to me and looks at the trees and tells me,,,, 🤔hey look Duke, the leaves are already starting to turn 🤷🏻♂️ and from being totally perturbed, mad and upset. He got me laughing so hard I think I had tears running down my face.😂 he was always fun to work with, and taught me a lot of life skills in general👌 rest, easy old friend 😊
My Deepest Sympathy to the Glaser family!
Sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Glaser family’s 🙏
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Glaser family. Joe was such a soft-spoken man and enjoyed visiting with him after the rosary in the cafeteria at the hospital.
Such a great person who has left a beautiful legacy for his family. Our condolences to the family.
Our sympathy to the Glaser family. Thoughts and prayers to you all!
My sympathies and prayers
My sympathies go out to his family. Joe was such a good guy. He’ll be missed by so many.
R.I.P. Joe. My sympathy to the Family, you all had a Great Man for a father.
So sorry to hear this. Joe was one of the kindest, thoughtful people I have ever met in my life. I will miss our talks and his hugs. Sympathy to his family. R.I.P. Joe. God Bless ❤️🙏
We lived next to the Glaser family many years ago. Couldn’t ask for better neighbors. Always there to lend a helping hand. Many great memories of sharing a cup of coffee after we got the kids off to school. So sorry for your loss. Sharon Lukes & family.
Uncle Joe, you will be truly missed. You met me for the first time in 2022 and you made me feel like a part of the family right away. Tom and I are so blessed and thankful to have been able to spend so much time with you while in Iowa. Last spring the stories you shared with us will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was always a pleasure to sit and listen to you speak. The first time you saw Tom in February 2022 was priceless. It had been at least 50 years. Tom said today he wished I had taken a video of your expression when you opened up the door. Always know we will cherish every memory. We love you and miss you. Tom & Cindy Glaser
Thinking of you all! Joe was a great guy and always enjoyed visiting with him.
So sorry for your family’s loss
Deepest sympathy to Joe’s family.
Sympathy. To Family
Sympathy to Joe’s family. What a great man.
Who could ask for a better person!! Such a pleasure to be around. Rest in Peace “Joe”
Our sympathy to Joe’s family. He had the nicest smile and personality. So sorry for your loss..
Your family is at peace knowing that “Joe” is with Phyllis and both in eternal happiness.
Sympathies to his family
So sorry for the familys loss. Such a nice man. Hugs
Sympathies to the family.
My deepest sympathy for the families 🙏
Joe and I solved a lot of world problems over coffee on Saturday mornings at the lumber yard!
He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed ❤️
Our sympathy and prayers to all the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
A life well lived.
Phil – I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathy to you and the entire Glaser family.
Sending prayers to the Glaser family. May his memories console you today. He was a great man. Jeanne Roder
Sincere condolences to the Glaser Family!
Our sympathy to the Glaser families.
Our prayers and sympathy to all of Joe’s family. He was a wonderful person. Well liked by everyone who knew him. RIP Joe.
Deepest sympathy to all of Joe’s family🙏🏻A New Hampton gem!
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I grew up as a neighborhood kid with the Glasers. Many fun memories of Joe picking us up to take us to school at the North Washington school. Not sure how many of of us packed into the station wagon! Joe would pull the milkers off of the cows, jump into the station wagon and drive us to school along with a couple of other nieghbors. Kind of a neighborhood thing, taking turns taking kids to school. Boy!!!! Could he yodel!!!! He would sing and yodel as he drove us to school. Oh the momories!!
My sympathy to the entire Glaser family. I always enjoyed visiting with Joe when he came to St. Ludmila.
I remember one fall clean up day at St. Ludmila. It was REALLY cold and Joe put on his coveralls and we put him in charge of driving the pickup as someone trimmed the hedge at Fr. Ken’s house. He had a smile as wide as the truck and was so happy to be helping us all!
He was always such a delight to visit with. He will be greatly missed but leaves behind so many cherished memories.
Keeping your family in our prayers, we always enjoyed Joe!
Our sympathy and prayers to the family.🙏
Extending our most heartfelt sympathy to the Glaser family. 🙏🏻
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the Glaser family. Always great conversations with Joe.
No matter where and when we ran into Joe he always had time to visit. What a true gentleman. Our sincere condolences to Joe’s family and friends.
Our sympathies to the families of Joe. 🙏🏻
Deepest Sympathy to the entire family Joe will surely be missed by all 🙏🏻
Our sympathy to all of your family.
Please know of my families prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss. He was a GREAT man! Love talking to him
Condolences to Joe’s family. A well liked man who always had a smile and conversations that will be missed.
Our thoughts are with the family!
I married into the family later in life, to Brad Biwer. Uncle Joe accepted me from day one as if I have been around him forever. He really made me feel welcomed. God Bless you Uncle Joe, you will be missed. ♥️🙏🏼
My sympathy and prayers to all family & friends of Joe. He sure will be missed!
Thank you all for your kind words and support. ❤️He will be missed.
My sympathy and prayers to the family. He was a kind man and will be missed.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Nice man.