Glessing, Fern Kathryn
age 91, of Cokato, passed away on August 28, 2017. She was born in Cokato on August 20, 1926 to Arthur and Hilda Peterson. She was united in marriage to Jack Glessing on March 6, 1948 at Stockholm Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with 3 children, Kathryn, Scott, and Jackie. They made their home and business in Cokato.
Fern was member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing cards, and especially spending time with her family.
Survived by her children, Kathryn Glessing of Minneapolis, Scott (Gail) Glessing of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackie (Rick) Twardy of Cokato, grandchildren, Erin (Brad) Halonen, Ashley (Matt) Robertson, Cole (Jessi) Johnson, Skyler Glessing, and Ryann Twardy, great-grandchildren, Brynn, Breck, Stella, and Hanna, along with other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, Jack, brother, Dale Peterson, and sister, Shirley Peterson.
A memorial service will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 1, 2017, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment to follow services at Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534