MN TYPE II: Retired Non-LODD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of GLENN ALLEN BEER age 67, of Cleveland Minnesota passed away unexpectly.

Glenn Allen Beer was born to Anthony Ludwic Beer, Jr. and Virginia Mae (Davis) Beer on October 24, 1955 at Saint Peter Hospital. Glenn grew up with one older brother, Gerald Anthony Beer, ‘Jerry’, who died in a car accident with his fiancé in April of 1982.

Glenn attended Cleveland Public School and graduated in 1974. He met the love of his life, Linda Marie Queen, on a blind date when he was 17 years old. They were married at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato on October 16, 1976. Glenn and Linda moved to Cleveland where they lived on Cherry Street for 45 years. Together they had two children. Joseph John was born on December 22, 1980, and Melissa Rose was born on March 18, 1983. Melissa shared a birthday with her grandpa ‘Duke’ Queen. Glenn loved being a father and was fiercely protective, grateful, and proud of his beautiful family.

Glenn was always quick with a smile and had a huge heart for his beloved City of Cleveland and the countless friends and families he loved. Glenn worked his entire career as the ‘City Guy’ and knew every detail about maintaining services and infrastructure for his community. He held several professional licenses, was awarded Wastewater Operator of the Year in MN multiple times, and oversaw countless projects. His planning expertise played part in construction of multiple school additions, water and wastewater improvements, creation of Cherry Creek Park, design and construction of the Fire Hall, and several new subdivisions. When Glenn retired he felt strongly about continuing to serve his community, and participated as an active member of City Council until his death.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Glenn served on the Cleveland Fire Department for 42 years. During that time he was part of every new truck committee and watched the department expand from 2 stalls with 4 trucks to a much larger department with custom equipment including new trucks, boats, and ATVs. Glenn started the charitable gaming program for the department in 1989 and served as the gambling manager until 2019. Millions of dollars from the program went to support fire and rescue equipment, student scholarships, and community events.

Of all the things Glenn will be remembered for, perhaps the greatest gift is the size of his heart and comfort and joy of his smile. Everyone who met him was blessed by his compassion, quick wit, and endless joy and generosity. His family is so proud of the man he was and takes great joy imagining the morning coffee conversations and him getting dealt into card games with family and friends in heaven.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony (2007) and Virginia (2013), Brother Gerald (1982), and parents in law Donald (1993) and Dorothy (2017). Glenn is survived by his wife Linda; son Joe and his wife Jenny and their children Harper and Emmett; and daughter Melissa her husband Steve and three stepchildren Malinda, Alex, and Jacob.

Funeral:
Date: May 31, 2022; 2:30 pm
Location: Church of the Nativity, 200 Main St W, Cleveland, MN 56017
Uniform: Class A or B Requested
Mourning Bands: Cleveland Fire Department Personnel Only

Open House / Celebration:
Date: May 31, 2022; 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Cleveland Fire Station, 205 4th St, Cleveland, MN 56017
Uniform: Class A or B Requested
Mourning Bands: Cleveland Fire Department Personnel Only

There will be a Fire Truck procession to Scotch Lake Calvary Cemetery for a graveside service.

 A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at the Cleveland Fire Station at 205 4th St, Cleveland, MN 56017 following his graveside service. The family encourages everyone to attend the celebration