Glen Edward Leighton
Saturday, March 4, 1939
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Age:
81 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday February 05, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday February 05, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery East [ view map ]
Saturday, March 4, 1939
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Age:
81 years old
Saturday, March 4, 1939
Date of Death:
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Age:
81 years old
Glen Edward Leighton
Glen Edward Leighton, 81, of Eyota, MN passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at home.
Glen was born on March 4, 1939 in Wasioja, MN to Ed and Anna (Blood) Leighton. Glen attended Claremont High School and graduated from West Concord in 1957. On January 21, 1961, he married Donna M. Egge at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN. Glen worked at IBM for 34 years.
Glen’s passion was horses and he spent most of his life riding, showing, and judging (WSCA) horses throughout southeastern Minnesota. One of Glen’s most cherished memories was participating in a Buffalo Roundup in South Dakota. Glen and Donna traveled many winters to Donna, TX, where they enjoyed happy hours with friends and LOVED dancing! Glen relished the great outdoors; hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. His grandkids were his pride and all of them will never forget their first horse ride with Grandpa Glen.
Glen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna; son, Jon (Donna) Leighton of Lake City, MN; daughters, Julie (Don) Blumer of Fountain, MN, Janae (Dan) Monnet of Rochester, MN; seven grandchildren, Nicole (Karl) Gerber, Corey (Bailey) Leighton, Jessica (Bryan) Leighton, Justin Blumer, Jenna Blumer, Taylor (Dillon) Monnet, Lindsey Monnet; one great granddaughter, Karlee Gerber; sister, Betty (Phil) Schuster of Kasson, MN; sister-in-law, Marian Leighton of Cedar Falls, IA; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jack Leighton.
A celebration of Glen’s life will be held in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE, Rochester, MN on Friday, February 5, 2021. The family will greet visitors from 1:00-3:00pm followed by a service at 3:00pm. Interment will be at Oakwood East Cemetery following the service.
Memorials are preferred to Parkinson’s research at michaeljfox.org
Condolences
The family of Glen Edward Leighton has received the following condolences.
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We so enjoyed having you and Glen as neighbors......wonderful memories. Glen will be so missed. God Bless you Donna and family.
Glen was one of those "One in a Million" guys and certainly will be missed by family & friends!
With all my sympathy I offer my best wishes to Glen's family and many, many friends for their loss and sadness. He certainly will be greatly missed.
Jon and Family,
Very sorry for your loss.
Your friends at IBM
So sorry to hear of Glens passing. We enjoyed showing horses for many years along side your family. Many wonderful memories. He was a great guy. Again deepest sympathy, Duane and Marge Deming and family.
Phyllis and I are very sorry to hear that Glen has passed away, it would take many pages to list all the great memories we had with Glen and Donna.
Rest in peace my friend
Curly and Phyllis Jameson
Sorry to hear of the passing of Glen. Spent many times enjoying the Mississippi boating and fishing with him.
Our sincere condolence goes out to Glens family.
"Welcome Home Glen", you safe in the arms of our Lord. We have fine memories of our many winters in Texas.
I continue to wear Glen's hat with pride.
God Rest Your Sole Glen----a good friend and worker. My sympathy to you Donna and family. I consideres Glen a friend and had many conversations with him at IBM and other places. I am so sorry about this. Glen was a good person----Howie --Stan---and others I can never forget
Robert E. Adams Bob IBM
Sorry to hear about Glen's passing. We had a lot of fun outings with Glen and Donna.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Leighton family.
I, too attended Claremont High School and though I was younger than the "Leighton boys", I still remember them as being very handsome and decent young men. Your family has my condolences.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Glen was a great guy and I cherish many wonderful “Horse” memories over the years. He will be missed. Hugs to you, Donna, and your entire family.
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. We miss you! We hope you move back with us.
I heard it from Brittney Tesmer.