Glenn I. Edquist, 85, of Somers, passed away Monday, July 17th, 2006, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa after a short illness. He was born in Paris Township on January 23, 1921, the son of the late Iver and Mabel (Bergeson) Edquist. On July 22, 1950, he was united in marriage with Betty Davis at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. They would have celebrated their 56th year together this weekend. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Ron Edquist of Kenosha; his sister, Ethel Gallatin of Somers; and two nieces and one nephew. Glenn lived most of his life in Kenosha County. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of the College of Commerce. Born to a Swedish farming family, he operated a farm in Somers for most of his life, and then spent 12 enjoyable years with Modine Manufacturing, from where he retired. After retirement, Glenn and Betty moved to Texas where they built a beautiful home on Lake Conroe, and made many wonderful friends. After ten years, they returned to Kenosha to be closer to family and friends, and the farming country he loved. Glenn served the Town of Somers as Assessor and as a volunteer of the Somers Fire Department. He was a member of the Somers Community Church and the Somers Rod & Gun Club, the latter for which he served as President. In 1969, he was appointed to the Kenosha County Board and was subsequently re-elected to that position. Glenn enjoyed travel, hunting and fishing. He was happiest when traveling with his 5th wheel camping trailer. His favorite past-time was working with his hands to build, fix or craft things, and he was an avid reader of current events. A raconteur and card-player, he delighted in the company of family and friends. In 1984, he traveled to Sweden to reconnect with the Edquist family roots and later hosted a young cousin during her college education in the United States. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22nd, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Memorials to Somers Community United Church of Christ or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com