"Thinking of Steven and family, Glendon was the \'big guy\' in my life who was always around on the farm. My memories of Glendon are of being picked up and thrown up on his shoulder, snowmobile rides and motorcycle rides, and his love for hunting pheasants and showing his success which I could never understand why he was so proud of \'dead\' birds-remember I was probably 8 y.o. He also had a second sense about when I was about to do something I shouldn\'t, and keep me out of trouble. I cannot think of life on the farm or Rake, IA without thinking of this man. I am sorry for your loss..... "
In loving memory of
Glendon R. Matheson
April 23, 1939 - November 24, 2021
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. Visitation will be held one hour prior.
Glendon Roderick Matheson was born April 23, 1939 in rural Rake; son of Carl and Bernice (Halvorson) Matheson. He grew up in Rake and graduated from Rake High School in 1957. Following high school, he drove a gravel truck and ran a bulldozer.
Glendon then worked for the County Highway Department for 38 years. He also farmed hogs, cattle and grain for 27 years.
On February 2, 1992 he was united in marriage to Judy Legried in Minneapolis, MN.
He enjoyed spending time on the farm, fishing, and morning and afternoon coffee groups. In retirement, Glendon enjoyed his weekly visits to Diamond Jo's Casino. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rake.
Glendon died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. He was 82.
He is survived by his step-son, Brian (Tonia Denzer) Legried of Omaha, NE; step-daughter, Beth (Randy) Risius of Buffalo Center; step-grandson, Erik Legried; step-granddaughter, Sarah Legried; brother, Steve (Joyce) Matheson of Mound, MN; two nieces, Jodi and Tara; a nephew, Craig; and many cousins.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Judith; and parents.
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"My condolences to all of you. I was sad to see that Glendon had passed away. What a good guy! He will be missed by many!"
"RIP Glendon! You are missed ? Paul and Jo"