David Marshall Glowaski, 73, of Leiding Township, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

David was born to Joe and Helen (Lehtonen/Wardas) Glowaski on July 8, 1946. David lived most of his life in Orr, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Orr High School, where he was an avid sportsman; participating in football, basketball, baseball, track and cross country. After high school, David went to Virginia Junior College where he continued his love of playing sports. He played college football, basketball and track. He then enrolled in St. Cloud State University; earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. After teaching jobs dried up, David moved back to Orr, MN and began working for Abramson Construction, where he remained for years. He then worked for Ulland Brothers. Dave logged in the winter and the allure of the woods compelled him to work in logging "year-round". He became an independent logger and formed his own logging business "Glowaski Logging". David saw a lot of problems that affected his industry, therefore, he got involved at the local and national level and during this time he became the co-founder of the Associated Contract Loggers. Dave was also a pilot and he co-founded the Pelican Flyers Flying Club. He also served as the Mayor of Orr for several years after the 1994 fire. Dave was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church.

David was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Helen; and his sister Joanne Johnson.

David is survived by his daughters: Kirbie Glowaski of Orr, MN; and Jeanelle Glowaski of Virginia, MN; grandchildren: Niamoni Kingbird, Nahvaya Kingbird, Marriah Kingbird, Celice King, Bonzelle Walker, Michael David Griffith; brothers: Harvey (Merrie) Glowaski of Wyoming, MN; and Peter (Nancy) Glowaski of Rosemont, MN; and a sister Karen Prew.

A visitation and wake will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 6:00-8:00PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the next day on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Orr, MN. Visitation will be held again one hour prior to the service at the church. A reception and lunch in honor of David will be held immediately following the service at the American Legion Hall in Orr, MN. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com