A livestream of the service can be found at Zion Lutheran Church's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/zionlutheranchurchminot

Glenn Calvin Hance, 93, Minot, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in a Minot Hospital due to COVID-19.

Glenn was born April 20, 1927 in Deering, ND, as the youngest son of Elford and Florence (Hall) Hance. He proudly told the story of how his parents were only expecting one baby and were surprised to welcome both him and his twin Lynn into the world.

In his younger years, Glenn enjoyed working on the family farm in Grilley Township. He became smitten with his future wife Eileen Torno at dances in Upham, ND, but their love story was interrupted by his draft into the U.S. Army on Nov. 5, 1950. He honorably served his country and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze and Silver Stars, Korean Service Medal, and Occupation Medal for Japan.

Upon his honorable discharge Aug. 4, 1952, Glenn returned to Deering and was united in marriage to Eileen Dec. 21, 1952. They settled in Wolseth, ND, where they owned and operated the Wolseth Cash Store and raised their four children. Glenn later became the postmaster and transferred to the Deering Post Office in 1972, where he worked until retiring in 1984. They continued to farm in GrilleyTownship until 1989 and moved to Minot in 1990.

In retirement, Glenn and Eileen enjoyed walking the mall, traveling, bowling, playing games, attending St. Paul's and St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and volunteering at the Norsk Hostfest, Somerset Court, and even the airport. They were proud parents and grandparents and practically inseparable until Eileen died Nov. 1, 2017.

Glenn had been a resident of Somerset since 2014 and was a proud star of one of their TV ads. He could often be found with a sparkle of mischief in his Irish eyes and a smile on his face. He believed there were no strangers, only friends he hadn't met yet. He easily won others over with his quick wit, stories, and laughter and treated all like family.  He loved being active -- dancing, playing pool, horseshoes, and cards, going on daily walks, and seeing who might sneak him an extra scoop of ice cream or slice of pie.

Glenn had a plaque on his door that read, "Let all that you do be done in love," and he certainly lived by this. He believed his purpose in life was to bring a smile to others' faces, and he did this often. He was a supportive father, grandfather, and friend to many, and his joy, spunk, laughter and zeal for life will be deeply missed by all.

His loving family includes, children Darlene (Denver) Culpepper, Sheridan, AR, Diane (Guy) Stavnes, Helena, MT, David (Joan) Hance, Minot, Debra (Walt) Runyan, Oklahoma City, OK; 12 grandchildren Michelle Harriman, Ericka Hendricks, Ryan Stavnes, Kim Lawton, Kelsey Tooley, Danielle Hance, Nathan Hance, Tristan Hance, Michael Runyan, Christopher Runyan, Larissa Runyan, and Kyle Runyan; 5 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in law.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, wife Eileen; twin brother Lynn; brothers Wilford and Robert, and sisters Eva, Edna, Geneva, Dorothy, and Faye.

Private Funeral service : Due to COVID-19, a private family service will be held Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, 1:30 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. Masks will be required for the safety of all.

Public graveside service to follow at 2:30 pm in Rosehill Cemetery with Military honors provided by the Army National Guard and Minot American Legion Post #26.

A livestream of the service can be found at Zion Lutheran Church's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/zionlutheranchurchminot

Public Visitation: Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 4- 6 pm, Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Masks are required.

Memorials preferred to St Mark's Lutheran Church Building Fund. Glenn also requested everyone do their part and wear a mask. He was adamant that nobody else would suffer the way that he did in his last few days.

Glenn Hance Flowers