DeAnna Rae Glause

DeAnna Rae Glause, age 84, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Tiffany Square Care Center. Public Visitation will be held Thursday, July 27 from 5-7pm at the United Congregational Church, 405 E. Bismark Rd. A private extended family memorial service will be held Friday, July 28 at 10am at the United Congregational Church with Pastor Andy Springer officiating. Inurnment will take place at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the family for later designation. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.giallfaiths.com. DeAnna was born October 26, 1938 to Carl and Evelyn (Curtis) Wilson in Aurora, NE. DeAnna attended Grand Island Senior High and graduated in 1957. She worked at Montgomery Ward, then at Schwesers downtown store until she was married. On November 1, 1959 she was united in marriage to Melvin Glause. She worked with Mel farming on a Grade A dairy and grain operation southwest of Worms. In 1986 they began spending summers in Estes Park, CO. She worked at North Park Lodge and later managed it in the 90’s until she and Mel built their home there in 1995. She loved her family dearly. She liked spending time in the Rocky Mountains of CO and Estes Park. She enjoyed cake decorating, ceramics, painting which much of was on metal, writing poetry and volunteering. She was most proud of her poetry written for her kids, grandkids and military veterans. She enjoyed studying WWII and Civil War history, as well as the history of the early American West. She was especially interested in the life of Americas most decorated soldier Audie L. Murphy and collected much memorabilia about him. She also loved animals, especially horses and dogs. Survived by her children, Ron (Linda) Glause and Karen (Tom) Carruth; grandchildren, Mandee (Patrick) Shupe and their children, Dylen and Bella, Trevor (Amanda) Carruth, Bryce (Michelle) Carruth and their children, Alexa, Kenzie and Jackson, Nicholas (Ashley) Glause and their children, Colton and Adalee, Kristin (Andrew) Trenhaile and their children Emery and Layla and Mitchell Glause; sister, Roberta Marler and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; parents, Carl and Evelyn Wilson; brother, William (Betty) Wilson and brother in-law, Kenneth Marler.

DeAnna Rae Glause

October 26, 1938 - July 21, 2023

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October 26, 1938 - July 21, 2023

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