Glen F Gindling

Glen Franklin Gindling, 84, died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He was born on December 5, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Kenning) Gindling. He grew up in and around Manson, Iowa. On November 11, 1961, he was united in marriage to Irma Laubenthal at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. He received his bachelor’s degree in Education & Industrial Arts from Iowa State Teacher’s College in 1964. He began his career as a time study engineering analyst at the John Deere Foundry in Waterloo. He later moved to the John Deere Engine Works, where he worked until his retirement in 2001. Glen & Irma were married for over 47 years until her death in 2009. Glen was talented in many different areas. His various talents and hobbies included woodworking, furniture making, jewelry making, leatherworking, stained glass, photography, classic car restoration, time trial racing, home remodeling, auto mechanics, and music. He remodeled every home he and his children ever lived in, built garages and decks, shingled roofs, sided houses, laid floors and carpets, and installed cabinets, bathrooms, and kitchens. After his retirement, he was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and throughout his life often shared his talents with friends, family, and his church community. As Irma’s cousin once famously proclaimed, “There’s almost nothing Glen can’t do!” Glen taught himself to play drums in high school, was an avid Southern Gospel enthusiast, and played and sang with several polka and country and western bands throughout his 70 year musical career, most notably The Drifters, The Interfaith Men's Chorus, and most recently, Friends With a Song. Glen was still an avid drummer and singer at the time of his death and he passed his love of music to every one of his children and grandchildren. Glen is survived by his children, Karla and Kraig Gindling of Waterloo; grandchildren, Katie Gummert, and Ryan and Samantha Gindling, all of Waterloo; and longtime companion, Rosie Hersey of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son in infancy, David Charles. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls, followed by a 7:00 p.m. funeral service. A viewing will be 11:00- 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31st, at Bishop Garrigan Chapel in Algona, with graveside services following at Calvary Cemetery in Algona.

Glen F Gindling

December 5, 1939 - July 25, 2024