In 1953 Ralph married Margret A. Elbracht at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells. They lived on the family dairy farm 10 miles southwest of Scribner. He had farmed at the North Bend home for over 60 years. They had six children. Ralph enjoyed fishing and hunting, hot dog roasts, and having the family together at the farm. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, North Bend Council #3736. He served as Farm Bureau President. He was on the school board and served as Nebraska State Rural Youth Secretary. Ralph was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner; and St. Lawrence Holy Name. He was Dairy Superintendent at the Dodge County Fair and 4-H Fair, and a member of The Mid-American Dairy Farmers. Ralph was a recipient of the Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Award.
Survivors:
Wife - Margret of North Bend
6 Children - Kathy Glodowski of Madison
Marian and husband Edward Frisch of Madison
Joyce Glodowski of North Bend
Jim and wife Pam Glodowski of Farnam, Nebraska
Jan and husband Carl Aschoff of West Point
Jerry Glodowski of North Bend
Grandchildren - Sally (husband Jason) Frisch Dahlberg, Brian (wife Virginia) Frisch, Jody Frisch Gullicksen, Amy (husband Mark) Frisch Givens, Vicky Frisch, Kelsey and (wife Jessica) Glodowski, Logan Glodowski, Lucas Glodowski, Carmen Glodowski, Vincent Glodowski.
Great grandchildren - Dustin Maggio, Shannon Maggio, Desiree Gullicksen, Davian Gullicksen, Derrek Gullicksen, Natasha Dahlberg, Alisha Dahlberg, Cejay Dahlberg, Devin Frisch.
Sister - Betty Ann Elbracht of Howells
Sisters-in-law - Betty Glodowski of Ames
Agnes Stigge of Gretna
Kay Lavigne of Gretna
Brother-in-law - Robert Maxwell of Lincoln
Ralph was preceded in death by his brother Richard.
The Funeral Mass will be Saturday January 16 at 10:30A.M. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner. The Rev. Vitalis Anyanike will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Ridgeley Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be on Friday from 3pm to 8pm with family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm at St. Lawrence. A public wake service will be held at 7pm on Friday also at the church.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(4)
Ruby Kavan Urban
Malmo, NE Friday, January 15, 2010 I'm so sorry to read of Mr. Glodowski's passing. I have fond memories of spending some time at the Glodowski farm and how nice your parents were by making me feel right at home. Your dad's kindness and contributions to the community will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray & Ruby UrbanJoyce Fujan Bowman
Plattsmouth, NE Thursday, January 14, 2010 I'm so sorry that you have lost your dad. Know that he will be with you always.Jeff and Julie Engelmann
Norfolk, NE Thursday, January 14, 2010Drs Bahner & Jacobsen, Jill, Susan and Myrna
Fremont, NE Thursday, January 14, 2010 Our sincerest sympathies to you at this time of your loss.