Glen Adkins, 72, Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Glen Dean Adkins was born on August 26, 1940, at home in Borup, MN, the son of James and Freida (Schroeder) Adkins. He attended school in Ada and graduated with the class of 1958. He served in the United States Army in Germany and then attended college at Bemidji State University where he earned his bachelor's degree. He then went on to earn his master's degree in history from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM.

Glen was united in marriage to Janice Burdick on December 30, 1967 at Nee Gon Nee Lutheran Church at Roy Lake, MN. They moved to Grace City, ND, where he taught high school history and business. In 1973 he moved to Canada and taught first in Winnipegosis and then in Ethelbert, Manitoba for many years. In 1995, he retired and moved to Elbow Lake, MN. Glen was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life, and loved being outdoors. He also enjoyed traveling around the country visiting friends and seeing new places. His hobbies included gun smithing and wood working.
Glen is survived by a son, Jason (Toni) Adkins, Savannah, GA, a daughter, Karissa Adkins (Shawn Singer), East Lyme, CT, one granddaughter, Briehl Singer, one sister, Linda (Jim) Stene, Ada, MN, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jared, and brothers, Allen and Myron.

Funeral Service: 2:00pm Monday, August 12, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ada.

Visitation: 5-7pm Sunday at Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN, and one hour before the services on Monday.

Burial: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.

Arrangements with Fredrikson Funeral Home
Ada, Minnesota (218-784-4600)
www.fredriksonfh.com