Glenn M. Krejci

December 27, 1958 - June 30, 2014

Visitation: Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Canton, with family present from 6 to 8:00 p.m.

Service: Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 at Canton Lutheran Church.

Glenn was born December 27, 1958 at Canton, SD to Elwood and Gertrude (Stock) Krejci.  He graduated from Canton High School in 1977. As a senior, he committed to a delayed enlistment in the U.S. Air Force. He served from 1977 to 1993. He was stationed at Ellsworth Air Base in Rapid City, Fairchild Air Base in Spokane, WA, Offutt Air Base in Omaha, NE, and Misawa, Japan. He returned to Canton in 1993. He had been employed at K Mart in Sioux Falls, Ed Vant Hull Construction in Tea, Double K Concrete, Dakota Contracting, and Sioux Falls Construction Co.Besides spending time with his grandchildren, he enjoyed karaoke, art, animals, fishing, hunting, camping, racing, and working on cars. He was a life member of the V.F.W. and D.A.V. and a member of the Hudson American Legion.          

Glenn married Karla Halverson August 15, 1987 at Canton Lutheran Church. They had been together 27 years and raised six children together.

Grateful for having shared his life are: his wife, Karla; children- Kari (Josh) Mooney, Watertown, SD, Vanessa Pedersen, Fayetteville, NC, Nicole Krejci, Canton, Danielle Krejci, Crestview, FL, Chandra (Jason) Kroger, Canton, and Dylan Krejci, Canton; 13 grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Darlene (Robert) Battle, Richland, MO and Dawn Krejci, Canton.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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  1. Todd and Jodi Powell on July 1, 2014 said:

    Our prayers and thought are with you all at this time. God Bless You.

  2. Daryl Hollenbeck on July 1, 2014 said:

    So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing, you have our sympathy.

    Daryl Hollenbeck

  3. Pat Brunnert on July 2, 2014 said:

    Darlene, Bobby and family – All of our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Be strong and use your faith to help you through. Wish I could be there for you.

  4. Dee Wilson on July 2, 2014 said:

    Sorry for your Loss. I have a good memories of Glen while I was married to Alan Kumlien. He always had a joke to say and always a smile on his Face. I seen Glen about a yr ago while I was in Canton. Such a good man way to early to lose him. Guess God needed another Angel in heaven. He will be missed by all. My Prayers are with you at this time of healing.

  5. Karen Berreth on July 3, 2014 said:

    Dawn and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss.Your entire family is in my thoughts….

  6. richard bartels on July 3, 2014 said:

    vary sorry to hear of glenn’s passing the world lost a good person thoughts and prayers go out to the hole family

  7. Linda Gross on July 5, 2014 said:

    Karla and Family – I am so very sorry for your loss. Glenn was an awesome man who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayer are with you. God bless you.

  8. Barbara Battle on July 5, 2014 said:

    Dear Darlene, Robert and family:

    Please know that Glenn is at peace and surrounded by love in the arms of his parents and loved ones in God’s
    presence.

    All my love Mom Battle and Family

  9. John and Janelle Surak on July 6, 2014 said:

    The world lost a damn fine man and great friend to so many. He will be very very greatly missed. We love you Glenn. See you on the other side, some day buddy! Our prayers are extended to the Krejci family.

  10. Michele Roper on July 7, 2014 said:

    Darlene~And Family,
    So sorry for your loss~My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.God Bless and take care.