Daryll Phelps' father dies

Glade C. Phelps, 81, Alexandria, owner of Ace Hardware in Alexandria and Long Prairie, died February 3, 2009.
Glade was born January 9, 1928 in Hibbing. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth.
On June 6, 1947, Glade was united in marriage to Linnea Bloom in Duluth. After their marriage the couple moved to Washington. During this time he worked for Sears in a management position in Seattle, Olympia, Coeur D’alene, Idaho and Bellingham, Washington. The family then moved to Alexandria as Glade wanted to own and operate his own hardware store. His hands-on management style was the key to his success, which expanded to owning two more stores in Long Prairie and Glenwood.
Glade was an accomplished musician and had his own band in his younger years in which his wife played too. Glade served on the board of directors for United Hardware, was secretary-treasurer for Selective TV, and was a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.
He is survived by his wife, Linnea; son, Daryll and wife, Sandra Phelps of Plymouth; two daughters, Cherilee and husband, Merle Brockopp of Sartell, Rocqulyn and husband, Michael Gustafson of Lake Carlos; five grandchildren, Christy Vierzba, Kevynn Phelps, Melinda Tamm, Riley Gustafson and Tanner Gustafson; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Gage Vierzba; brother, Ronald Phelps of Glenview, IL; sister, Darlyn and husband, Steve Romagnolo of Staten Island, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bruce.
Funeral services were held February 6 at Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Billberg officiating.
Pallbearers were Riley Gustafson, Tanner Gustafson, Jay Vierzba, Derek Tamm, Gage Vierzba and Jack Vierzba.
Burial was at Carlos Prairie Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home