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It will be available Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Gloria Lenton, 81, Minot, formerly of Norwich, died Monday, February 8, 2021 in a Minot Assisted Living Center.

Gloria was born July 25, 1939 at Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Ervin and Mae (Hartlieb) Klimpel.  She was raised at Sawyer for a short time, before moving with her family to Minot, where she was educated and graduated from Minot High School in 1957. During her younger years, she was employed with Carney's Gardens, Cut Rate Grocery and Red Owl Stores in Minot.

Gloria was united in marriage to Gary Lenton on May 15, 1959 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Minot.

They made their home on a farm in Surrey Township before moving to a farm in Norwich Township of McHenry County. They were the proud parents of three children and raised small grains as well as beef and dairy cattle. Gary died July 20, 2016.

Gloria's love and compassion for others cannot be measured but will long be remembered by all those who knew her.  She was a Godmother to many.  Her faith and Church were always a priority.  She was a proud life member at Norwich Lutheran Church, serving in several ways including: WELCA, as a Bible study leader, Council member, birthday club and homemaker's group. She had the nickname of "roadrunner" due to her love of driving many friends and family to appointments far and wide. As a farmer's wife, she loved and saw the beauty in the State of North Dakota.  She conveyed her love by volunteering at the Minot Visitor Center, meeting and greeting people. She had also registered people for the Flu drive, was a member of the Minot Moose Lodge, Danny O'Donnel fan club, exhibited baked goods at the ND State Fair and volunteered at the Hostfest annually. Memorial Day was always a day of celebration with flowers placed and coffee at several cemeteries.  She had enjoyed sewing, quilting, going to auction sales and bowling, along with spending time with her family and numerous friends.

Her loving family includes, children, Kim (Brad) Baker, Bellevue, ID and Lance Lenton, Norwich, ND; grandchildren, Levi Lenton, Ashley & Chance Pehrson and Elissa & Kaylee Baker; great grandchildren, Tinley, Oakley & Aizley Pehrson; brother, Dennis (Karen) Klimpel, Minot; sister, Debbie (Carl) Denkinger, Faribault, MN; brothers-in-law, Rex (Linda) Lenton, Norwich & Brian Beck, Minot; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 57 years, Gary; son, Marlen; siblings, Luella (Mike) Tabak, George Klimpel, Gerald (Janice) Klimpel, LaVerne (Jodi) Klimpel, Patricia (Harold) Hansen, Lyle "Ricky," Klimpel,  Thelma Klimpel and Audrey Beck and sister-in-law, Bonnie Olson.

Private Family Funeral service: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Norwich Lutheran Church.
Due to limited availability at the Church, friends and family may gather at the Farm Shop to view the service. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the services there.
To view a previous recording/stream of service access: https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas
Interment: Norwich Lutheran Cemetery, rural Norwich.
Public Visitation : Thursday, February 11 ^th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In Lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to Norwich Lutheran Church, Norwich Cemetery, Hospice or Wheelchair Mission project.

Gloria Lenton Flower Pictures