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Garlan was born to Charles and Ella 'Luther' Schultz on February 17, 1920 in the Scribner area. The beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 93 years old on January 3, 2014. Garlan, the eldest of 4 children, spent his childhood on a family farm in Scribner with his family. After graduating high school in 1938, he married Dorothy Mae Farnsworth on July 5, 1941, and proceeded to join the service. He and Dorothy moved to Ada, Oklahoma soon to have their first child, Barbara Lynn. Garlan spent 4 years in the service, leaving in 1942 and being honorably discharged. Upon his discharge Garlan, Dorothy and their baby moved to Fremont, where he would live the rest of his life. After moving to Fremont, Garlan soon went to work for the Fremont Department of Utilities as an Industrial Engineer until he retired. During that time he had his son, Thomas Garlan and four years later the youngest daughter Peggy Anne.
Garlan's first wife passed away in 1986. Later on, Garlan would meet Marian Johnson and they married on December 21, 1988. They were blessed to share the next 25 years of his life. Garlan was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, serving as President and Secretary for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Some of Garlan's hobbies included playing in a card club. He was an avid fisherman which took him on many trips to Minnesota and Canada. He also had a passion for dancing. Garlan traveled to Arizona during the winter months with friends and family.
Survivors: wife – Marian
2 daughters – Barbara and husband Leonard Geisler of Hooper
Peggy Born of Dickinson, Texas
1 son – Tom (and wife Piedades) Schultz of Houston, Texas
3 step-sons – Gary (and wife Sue) Johnson of Craig
Douglas (and wife Janet) Johnson of Craig
Ronald (and wife Sue) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7 grandchildren
6 step-grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
8 step-great grandchildren
2 great. great grandchildren
1 sister – Donna Jean Weinbrenner of Mineral Point, Wisc.
Garlan was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy, and 2 brothers Douglas and Velgene.
We love you. Rest in Peace!
A service will be held at a later date. There is no public visitation. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is assisting the family. Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Garlan's first wife passed away in 1986. Later on, Garlan would meet Marian Johnson and they married on December 21, 1988. They were blessed to share the next 25 years of his life. Garlan was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, serving as President and Secretary for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Some of Garlan's hobbies included playing in a card club. He was an avid fisherman which took him on many trips to Minnesota and Canada. He also had a passion for dancing. Garlan traveled to Arizona during the winter months with friends and family.
Survivors: wife – Marian
2 daughters – Barbara and husband Leonard Geisler of Hooper
Peggy Born of Dickinson, Texas
1 son – Tom (and wife Piedades) Schultz of Houston, Texas
3 step-sons – Gary (and wife Sue) Johnson of Craig
Douglas (and wife Janet) Johnson of Craig
Ronald (and wife Sue) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7 grandchildren
6 step-grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
8 step-great grandchildren
2 great. great grandchildren
1 sister – Donna Jean Weinbrenner of Mineral Point, Wisc.
Garlan was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy, and 2 brothers Douglas and Velgene.
We love you. Rest in Peace!
A service will be held at a later date. There is no public visitation. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is assisting the family. Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com