of Hooper, formerly of Scribner
Died Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Hooper Care Center
Betty was born February 14, 1933 to John and Julia (Neels) Popken. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1950. She was employed at the Fremont National Bank as a bookkeeper for five years during which time she married Richard Glodowski of Scribner on April 28, 1953. In the fall of 1955, after Richard returned from active duty in Korea, they moved to a farm south of Scribner and started a dairy operation. She remained there until moving to Hooper in 2012 following Richard's death in 2009.
Betty and Richard have seven children. She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner and a member of the Ladies Guild. She enjoyed hard work and loved her role as a housewife and mother whether her work was in the kitchen, the barn, the garden, or in the field on the seat of a tractor. Betty was a 4-H leader for many years teaching not only her own children how to cook and sew, but passed on her knowledge to many others through the 4-H program.
Aside from the aforementioned activities, Betty's favorite pastimes were those which centered around God, her husband, family and friends.
She is survived by her children Julie Todd, Mesa, AZ; David (Jeanne) Glodowski, Ames; Diane (Wendell) Ray, Greenfield, IA; Pat (Eddie) Garcia, Mesa, AZ; Terri (Doyle) Petersen, Firth; Lisa (Russ) Barnes, Minneapolis, MN; Susan (Ken) Goodall, Hardy; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws Betty Elbracht, Howells and Elsie Popken, Fremont.
The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Scribner. Father Damien Wee will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Ridgeley Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family to be determined at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, August 7 from 3-7pm with the family receiving friends from 6-7pm; a wake service will follow the visitation at 7pm all at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(4)
Lori Ramsay
, ME Monday, August 10, 2015 Lisa and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I enjoyed keeping up with your mom with xmas cards. I am glad that I got to meet your mom and dad. Love to all, LoriMary Beth Engst
Minneapolis, MN Friday, August 7, 2015 I am a friend of Lisa, and she has always spoken so lovingly and admiring of her mother. I always enjoy hearing the many wonderful stories of life on the farm and of her mothers great faith. Betty taught Lisa extremely well how to cook, bake, sew, work and give hard, and love unconditionally. I am honored to benefit from the incredible legacy Betty leaves through Lisa. I grieve with you all and pray the Lord comforts you. I rejoice in knowing Betty is with the Lord, her very great reward, for all eternity.Carmen Kracl Hood
omaha, NE Thursday, August 6, 2015 Julie - I am saddened to learn of the loss of your mother. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. I miss you, my friend!Judy Todd Culbertson
Arvada, CO Sunday, August 2, 2015 Julie, Your Mother was a beautiful woman whom I admired. She was so welcoming when years ago your folks invited us to the farm and we loved it. I have seen her several times since then and thought she was such a warm person. She will be in Heaven with her husband watching over you all. Now, Julie, make her proud! Judy