Ralph V. Glider

Ralph V. Glider
January 03, 1917 - January 10, 2013
Hiawatha formerly of Wellman
Visitation: 1:00 - 2:00 PM January 13, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Wellman
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM January 13, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Wellman
Interment: January 13, 2013 at Wellman Cemetery
WELLMAN - Ralph Vernon Glider, 96 of Hiawatha, formerly of Webster and Wellman passed away at the Hiawatha Care Center, on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman with Pastor Moody Colorado officiating. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday at the Church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Webster Methodist Church. The Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Opal. Five daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and Duane Munson, Jean and Bob Bisinger, all of Cedar Rapids, Shirley and Steve Knight of Solon, Kathy and Charlie Ford of Lincoln, Missouri, Sonja and Charlie Wald of Greenwood, Missouri, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a great great grandson, a sister Hazel Kelley of Eureka, Montana, a sister-in-law Doris Glider of Rock Island, Illinois, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl and Arlis, sisters Vera and Opal, and a great grandchild Niklas Lars Hybel. Ralph was born the second child of Lewis and Jessie Canott Glider, on January 3, 1917. He grew up, on the family farm near Wellman, Iowa and graduated from Wellman High School, in the class of 1935. He was united in marriage, to Opal Wade on March 30, 1940. They spent 42 years farming, together. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Advanced Order of the Pythias Lodge, member of Keokuk County Farm Bureau, and Isaac Walton League. Also a member of the Sigourney Flying Club. Ralph was very active in the Webster Methodist Church, serving on committees and singing in the choir. After retiring, Ralph and Opal enjoyed 16 years at their lake home in the Ozarks. Moving back to his hometown of Wellman, Iowa, they spent 8 years renewing friendships. He and Opal made the decision to move closer, to family and lived in the Cedar Rapids area. Ralph loved farming his land, flying, hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, reading, and playing cards. Traveling to 49 states, in the Union, was a highlight. Ralph was skilled in carpentry, wood carving, poetry and oil painting. He played the accordion, mouth harp and violin and loved to dance with Opal. His love of the family he and Opal created was foremost in his life. He was a generous man of faith, character, strength and determination. He had a zest for life and adventure. As a farmer, Ralph cared for his land, so that others might also prosper and know the rewards of working the soil.