Glenn A. Smith

Visitation

Date: Saturday December 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Memorial Service

Date: Saturday December 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: St. Bridget's Cemetery [ view map ]

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Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 11, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Age:
76 years old

Glenn A. Smith

Glenn Allen Smith, age 76, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded in love.

Glenn was born in Watertown, SD on May 11, 1948, the eldest son of Allen and Roberta (Heiden) Smith. In his younger years, the family lived on a farm just outside Clark, SD. He enjoyed spending time with his brother and cousins and graduated from Clark High School in 1966. In 9th grade Glenn met Lenora and their love story began.

Following high school, Glenn and Lenora both attended North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, where Glenn went to school for auto body repair. After college Lenora moved to Rochester, MN to work at the Mayo Clinic and Glenn soon followed. They were married in Clark, SD in 1969, then made their home in Rochester where they welcomed two daughters, Michelle and Shawna. Glenn and Lenora were happily married for 55 years until his death parted them for now.

Glenn worked at Schoon Pontiac and went on to co-own S&S Auto Body in Oronoco from 1972-1979. Later he worked at C&M Auto Body and the Mayo Clinic Facilities Paint Shop.

To say Glenn was a car lover is an understatement. As young as age 3 he was pointing out makes and models of cars, “That’s a Packard”. He raced dirt track for a number of years, loved his ‘shop’ time restoring old vehicles, watching NASCAR, attending every Back to Fifties car show at the MN State Fairgrounds, and many local car shows and cruises. He also loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, lifelong friends and pets. In 1995 Glenn & Lenora moved to the country just outside Rochester and his dream came true, acreage, a shop and pole shed for all his cars & projects, both finished and unfinished. After Glenn retired in 2012, he and Lenora started wintering in Mesa, AZ. Even in Arizona, he was able to race and tinker with remote control cars at their retirement park.

Glenn will be deeply missed by his loving and caring wife, Lenora Smith; daughters, Michelle (Chris) Benny and Shawna (Jeff) Lorch; brother Gail (Melanie) Smith; grandchildren, Julia Lorch, Amelia Lorch and Elizabeth Benny; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Roberta Smith.

The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home (1105 12th St. SE, Rochester, 55904). A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at St. Bridget’s Cemetery.

In honor of Glenn Smith, a memorial may be directed to “Mayo Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center” at 3033 41st St., CF2-602, Rochester, MN 55901, the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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The family of Glenn A. Smith has received the following condolences.

Lenora,

I am so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Cory told me yesterday. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and during this holiday season.
Hugs around you.
Judy

-- Judy Brandt
Added on December 19, 2024

He sure raised an amazing family. I work with Shawna and I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. I will be lifting you all up in praying during this difficult time.

-- Michelle Barker
Added on December 16, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. I have fond memories of grade school and he was a good neighbor for many years.

-- Larry Steen
Added on December 15, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. I’m smiling thinking of our days in Clark and the class reunions in recent and not so recent years..

Gods blessings be with you as you enter this new chapter of your life.. Give yourself some time..Love to you

LeeAnne Shroeder

-- LeeAnne Schroeder
Added on December 14, 2024

Lenora,

I know how close you and Glenn were. I remember well our years we worked together and seeing Glenn in his ‘paint’ whites at Mayo.
I also remember when you and Glenn purchased your first place in Arizona. I enjoyed seeing pictures of AZ and family throughout the years on Facebook. Wonderful memories that last a lifetime! Glenn’s life was a life well lived. My sincere sympathy to you and the family.

-- Judy OReilly
Added on December 13, 2024

Lenora, I send my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Glenn. The years go by so quickly. It seems like yesterday we worked together. Peace to you and your family.

-- Judy Wilder
Added on December 13, 2024

I have many fond memories of Glenn at the car shows over the years. Sending my love and condolences to you all during this difficult time.

-- Jody Ruth
Added on December 13, 2024

We send God’s peace to you all and know that Glenn has peace now.
We were driving up I90 when “Platinum” passed us & it was Glenn in his cool vehicle…that’s how we will remember him. Jim & Judy

-- Jim & Judy Fabian
Added on December 13, 2024