Zetterberg, Glenn Everett

Glenn Everett Zetterberg November 17, 1920 - August 31, 2010 
SALEM - Glenn Everett Zetterberg, age 89, passed away at home 
on August 31, 2010. Glenn was born in Hullt, Oregon on 
November 17, 1920. Glenn was one of twelve children of Jessie 
Eva and John William Zetterberg. He lived in Silverton until he 
entered the Army in 1942 and served until 1946 as a Staff 
Sergeant. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was 
proud to serve in the 89th Infantry Division and to say he served 
in Patton's Army. After returning home, he married Patricia 
Johnston on November 17, 1946. They made their home in 
Salem. Soon, their three children were born, Pamela, Susan and 
Glenn Craig. Glenn worked at McKay Chevrolet as a mechanic 
and later joined Home Fuel Oil Company. In 1964, he joined 
Salem Sanitary Service as a Teamster and worked until he retired 
in 1984. His wife of thirty years, Patricia, preceded him in death 
in May of 1986. Glenn met Ruby Drennen, a neighbor, and in 
August of 1987, they married. Glenn and Ruby had just 
celebrated their twenty third wedding anniversary and loved to 
dance while they watched Lawrence Welk on Saturday evenings. 
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and 
two sisters. He is survived by his brother, Sydney; wife, Ruby; his 
children, Pamela (Janvier) Langnese, of LaCenter, Wash.; Susan 
(David) Tipton, of Deerfield, Ill.; Glenn Craig (Julie) Zetterberg, of 
Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, Heather and Margaret Langnese, 
Bjorn and Madyson Zetterberg and Marcy (Daniel) Tipsword; 
great-grandchildren, Kaitlan Berg and Ricky Tipsword; and many 
nieces and nephews. A memorial service has been held. Glenn 
will be remembered for his sense of humor, devotion to family 
and friends and his desire to help those in need. He passed on a 
love of sports, corny jokes and positive outlook to his children. 
He will be greatly missed.

Published in StatesmanJournal on September 10, 2010