Funeral services for Glen A. Ballandby, age 79, of Albert Lea, will be held

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Wayne Halvorson will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Freeborn County Servicemen’s Organizations. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the services at the church. To sign the guest book, go to: www.bayview/freeborn.com.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Glen died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at his home.

Glen A. Ballandby was born Aug. 6, 1925, to Ole and Mabel (Orpen) Ballandby in Kensett, Iowa. He graduated from Kensett High School. Glen attended the University of Iowa after serving in the United States Army and during World War II. In September 1952, he was united in marriage to Ruth Overgaard. After their marriage, Glen married Eileen Koester in June 1979, in Albert Lea. Glen was employed at

Edwards Mfg. in Albert Lea for many years, retiring in 1990.

Glen enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cooking, dancing and traveling to Norway. He especially enjoyed spending time with those he loved. Glen will be remembered for his friendly smile and Norwegian conversations. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his children: Julie and husband David Mumaugh of Denver, Colo., Lisa and husband Daniel Medd of Albert Lea, Sandra and husband Timothy Hassing of Owatonna, Sheila and husband Alan Helgerson of Albert Lea, Heidi and husband Myron Lewis of Colorado, and Chad and wife Jodi Ballandby of Willmar; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Alice and her husband Jack Crow and Odonna and her husband Leon DeRock, all of Mason City, Iowa; nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dear friend and companion of over 14 years, Marcella (Marcie) Severson.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randee; grandchildren: Katie, Wyatt and Josh Medd; and his wife, Eileen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Crossroads Community Hospice or donor’s choice.

Blessed be his memory.