Kurt Chalgren's Obituary
Wrapped in the love of four generations of his family, Kurt Robert “Bob” Chalgren, Sr. age 90, passed away yesterday morning peacefully and without pain. The family is so thankful for his faith and for theirs. They are grateful for his 90 years of life, and the fact that for the last 8 months he was surrounded by the love from four generations of his family. Born on April 11, 1919 in Fort Dodge, IA, he was the son of the late Algot and Elna (Soderstrom) Chalgren. He attended schools there and lived in Clinton, IA most of his adult life. On June 30, 1941, he was united in marriage to Irene A. “Annie” Reisner From 1942 to 1945 during World War II, Bob honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served active duty in the Pacific Theater and was stationed in France, Belgium, and Germany. Kurt was employed as a casting hopper operator for Dupont Cellophane Company in Clinton. He is survived by his son, Kurt R. (Barbara L.) Chalgren, Jr., a grandson, Derek J. (Vanessa Chambers) Chalgren; a granddaughter, Kirstin A. (Robert) Glinski; and four great-grandsons, Quentin D. Gitzlaff, Austin J. Chalgren, Nathan R. Glinski and Jacob M. Glinski. We know he is in heaven with his wife, brothers & sister, parents and with all the company of saints & angels who have gone before, and with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Clinton, IA. Interment will follow in Clinton Lawn Cemetery.
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