Glenn Bode, 80, of Faulkton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at Avera Dougherty Hospice, Sioux Falls.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton,
SD, with Fr. John Short presiding. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton.  A wake
service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, at the church, with visitation one hour prior.
Glenn Joseph Bode was born on December 10, 1944, in Aberdeen, SD to Fred and Catherine (Blando) Bode.
From the age of three he has been a Faulk County resident. Glenn graduated from Faulkton High School in
1962 and then attended technical school in Wahpeton, ND. He entered the US Army in December 1965 and
served his country with honor before returning home to farm and to raise a family in the community he loved.
Glenn lived his life prioritizing faith, family, and hard work. A proud farmer, Glenn found purpose in working
the land and instilled the same values of dedication and perseverance in his children. He was more than a
provider — he was a steady presence, a wise mentor, and a devoted father and grandfather.
He enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, caring for animals of any kind, watching and supporting his grandkids in
their various activities, and taking road trips in the wide-open spaces, especially in South Dakota. Glenn was a
strong supporter of 4-H and coached shooting sports for several years. He served 30 years on the LaFoon
Township Board, was secretary/treasurer for the Faulk County Predator Control District, a member of the
American Legion, and a life-long member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Glenn married Gloria Wright on August 9, 1974, at St. Thomas Church. They shared 50+ years together raising
their three sons. Gloria was Glenn’s steadfast companion. Their bond was one of mutual respect, deep
affection, and unwavering support. His three sons, John, Matt, and Adam were Glenn’s greatest pride and joy.
His love of family, gentle strength, and resolve live on as his legacy in his sons and their families.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Gloria; his children: John (Heather) Bode of Faulkton, Matt (Darchelle) Bode of
Sioux Falls, and Adam (Jessica) Bode of Aberdeen; grandchildren: Parker, Foster, Austin, Blakely, Henry, and
Nora; brothers and sisters-in-law include: Art and Gayle Donovan, Ron and Glenda Balthazor, Gary and LuAnn
Wright, and Glenn and Kay Wright, all of Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Catherine Bode, his brother Fred Bode and his wife, Jean,
and many aunts and uncles.
We wish to thank Drs. Ken Bartholomew and Sylvia Anderson, as well as the staff, both clinic and hospital, of
FAMC for their wonderful care while Glenn was their patient. We are blessed here in Faulkton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Faulkton Area Medical Center Foundation Dr. Ken and
Twyla Bartholomew Scholarship.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Glenn’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)

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