Glenn Gaylord Hillesland passed away peacefully at The Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA on January 12. He was born in Mahnomen, MN on April 20, 1923, the second son of Torjels “T. M.” Hillesland and Marie “Lottie” Falnes Hillesland. The family moved to the Flaskerud Homestead near Calmar, IA in 1925, where Glenn spent his youth.
Glenn attended primary school in a one-room schoolhouse in Conover, IA, the home of the original business establishment of William Cargill. In 1941, he graduated from Calmar High school, and in the following year enrolled in Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic in Ames, IA pursuing a course in electrical engineering.
In 1943, Glenn entered the US Army and was sent to Army Specialized Training School in Raleigh, NC to learn the use of the newly developed proximity fuse for the U.S. Army. He served in the European War Theatre and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Tech Sargent.
He returned to Iowa State College to complete his engineering degree. Upon graduation, Glenn was employed by Public Service Utilities in Joliet, IL.
He was united in marriage to Evelyn Posthumus on May 27, 1949 in Joliet. To this union, five children were born: David, Marie, Daniel, Annette and Eric. Evelyn passed away on March 3, 1983, and their son Daniel passed away on March 23, 1996.
On March 23, 1986, Glenn was united in marriage to Arnhild Hellkås in Joliet, IL. In August 1986, he and Arnhild moved to Ames, IA where he was employed by Iowa State University as an adjunct professor.
He was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, IA and belonged to the Ames Golden Kiwanis Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, son Daniel and brothers Dalos and Harvey.
Glenn is survived by his wife Arnhild, brother Alton Hillesland (Ruthann), sister-in-law Goldie Mae Hillesland, children: David Hillesland, Midwest City, OK, Marie Hillesland, Valparaiso, IN, Annette (Bill) Edwards, Elmhurst, IL and Eric (Brenda) Hillesland, Plainfield, IL, three step children: Øyvor (Stein Erling) Sørensen, Oslo, Norway, Ketil (Synnøve) Dalheim, Lillehammer, Norway and Torgrim Dalheim, Lillehammer, Norway, 13 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Bethany Life in Story City on Saturday January 25th at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am. The Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling the arrangements.
Burial will follow on Sunday, January 26th at Calmar Lutheran Church and Cemetery at 1 pm in Calmar, IA.
In lieu flowers, contributions may be made to Israel Family Hospice House or Bethany Life Endowment.
Last Updated: February 10, 2020 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Glenn Hillesland, 1923-2020
Glenn Gaylord Hillesland passed away peacefully at The Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA on January 12. He was born in Mahnomen, MN on April 20, 1923, the second son of Torjels “T. M.” Hillesland and Marie “Lottie” Falnes Hillesland. The family moved to the Flaskerud Homestead near Calmar, IA in 1925, where Glenn spent his youth.
Glenn attended primary school in a one-room schoolhouse in Conover, IA, the home of the original business establishment of William Cargill. In 1941, he graduated from Calmar High school, and in the following year enrolled in Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic in Ames, IA pursuing a course in electrical engineering.
In 1943, Glenn entered the US Army and was sent to Army Specialized Training School in Raleigh, NC to learn the use of the newly developed proximity fuse for the U.S. Army. He served in the European War Theatre and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Tech Sargent.
He returned to Iowa State College to complete his engineering degree. Upon graduation, Glenn was employed by Public Service Utilities in Joliet, IL.
He was united in marriage to Evelyn Posthumus on May 27, 1949 in Joliet. To this union, five children were born: David, Marie, Daniel, Annette and Eric. Evelyn passed away on March 3, 1983, and their son Daniel passed away on March 23, 1996.
On March 23, 1986, Glenn was united in marriage to Arnhild Hellkås in Joliet, IL. In August 1986, he and Arnhild moved to Ames, IA where he was employed by Iowa State University as an adjunct professor.
He was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, IA and belonged to the Ames Golden Kiwanis Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, son Daniel and brothers Dalos and Harvey.
Glenn is survived by his wife Arnhild, brother Alton Hillesland (Ruthann), sister-in-law Goldie Mae Hillesland, children: David Hillesland, Midwest City, OK, Marie Hillesland, Valparaiso, IN, Annette (Bill) Edwards, Elmhurst, IL and Eric (Brenda) Hillesland, Plainfield, IL, three step children: Øyvor (Stein Erling) Sørensen, Oslo, Norway, Ketil (Synnøve) Dalheim, Lillehammer, Norway and Torgrim Dalheim, Lillehammer, Norway, 13 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Bethany Life in Story City on Saturday January 25th at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am. The Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling the arrangements.
Burial will follow on Sunday, January 26th at Calmar Lutheran Church and Cemetery at 1 pm in Calmar, IA.
In lieu flowers, contributions may be made to Israel Family Hospice House or Bethany Life Endowment.
Christmas at the AKTION Club
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
The Ames Golden K Singers presented a choral program at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Cyclone Country AKTION Club. A variety of Christmas Carols and several rousing Broadway Musical selections were presented to a large and very attentive audience, who were invited to join in singing several of the carols. Santa also attended and joined the AKTION Club members and Golden K Singers in celebrating the Season and distributing many gifts to the members.
Christmas Party 2019
Last Updated: October 5, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
More for the Miracle League Park!
Posted: October 28, 2019 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Ames Golden K recently revived their baseball-themed competition that raised $33,135 for the Ames Miracle League Playground and Field in January-early July 2019. The Golden K organization was again split into two teams–Redbirds and Goldfinches–with the goal to raise additional funds over a period of four weeks in August/September to support the Ames Foundation’s efforts to provide full funding for all the features promised for the Miracle League location. The competition yielded a total of $3,863 With the matching dollars provided by Fareway and the Ames Foundation, the total donation from Golden K is $11,589 for a Grand Total of $44,724 donated by Ames Golden K Kiwanis. Pictured from the Left, Goldfinches Team Captain Kent Ziebell, Ames Foundation’s Sheila Lundt and Redbirds Team Captain John Arthur.
Nevada FFA and Kevin Cooper
Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T Leave a Comment
Nevada High School’s award winning Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor Kevin Cooper, 2019 Iowa Conservation Teacher Of The Year and 2017 Iowa Outstanding Ag Education Teacher, teamed with several of his top students to give a presentation to Ames Golden K on the activities and projects conducted by the Nevada FFA. The scope of the education and the hands on involvement of Kevin, Nevada High School and its supporters are providing to their students is truly amazing! Pictured from Left, Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School FFA Presenters, and Ames Golden K Vice President & Program Coordinator Tom Baas.
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