Glen R. Skoglund

Glen R. Skoglund, 63, passed away on August 5th, 2016 among his family and family of friends at the Oscar G. Johnson Medical Center in Iron Mountain after lengthy illness. Glen was born on September 26, 1952 in Norway, MI, son of the late Ralph and Kathie (Ferris) Skoglund. He attended Norway Schools and was a United States Navy Veteran. He served aboard the USS Truckee from 1972-1975. Glen’s father, Ralph, was an electrician and Glen followed in his footsteps. He began his career as an electrician’s mate, while in the Navy, aboard the USS Truckee. After his discharge from service, he continued working in this field until he became a master electrician. He worked out of the IBEW Union Local 26 until his retirement. Glen grew up on Norway hill, in Swedetown, alongside his sisters and brother, a lot of his Skoglund relatives, and many good neighbors. The family spent summers at Six Mile Lake, near Felch, where his parents as well as his grandparents and aunts and uncles from his mother’s side of the family all owned cabins. Glen liked to swim, hunt and fish. He liked the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins too. He enjoyed Nascar races, being a great fan of the Earnhart’s, Dale & Dale Jr. He was an avid reader and could tell a pretty good story himself. Glen loved people, he loved a party, and he possessed a wonderful wit. He found humor in most any situation and he did keep you laughing. He will be much missed by the many of us who knew and loved him. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. He is survived by his daughter, Miranda (Daniel) Repp; a step daughter, Michelle (Steve) Coron; their mother, Linda Rogers, his sisters, Patsy (David) Carnahan and Nancy Griffith; a brother, Steve (Vicki) Skoglund; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ruby, & Zechariah Repp and Brianna & Kyla Olson; nieces & nephews, Scott Carnahan, Casey (Nancy), Logan & Grace Carnahan, Andy Finendale, Bailey (Jimmy), James 3rd, Jacob & Brianna Erickson, Cody Bales, Whitney Bales, and Olivia & Nash Kraemer; an uncle, Jim Skoglund; an aunt, Adelaide (Bob) Marceau; his former wife, Lori Hopkins; and many cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A memorial service will follow at 5:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Norway Township Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Glen Skoglund online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson- Rochon &Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Glen R. Skoglund

September 26, 1952 - August 5, 2016