Iris Randi Gloege's Obituary
Iris Randi (Haglund) Gloege, age 94, died peacefully in her home in Fort Myers, Florida eight
hours before her 95th birthday.
Iris was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 17, 1927. She began her journey in New
Brighton and there she married Jerry, August 19,1950. They raised four girls in Minnetonka and
Litchfield, MN. In 1977, Iris and Jerry moved to Kuwait. She loved life as an expat and found
dear friends from all over the world. There she developed a love for Duplicate Bridge which led
Iris to earn Master points in Bridge. Kuwait brought her and Jerry opportunities to travel the
world. Upon retirement they returned to the states to settle in Fiddlesticks Fort Myers, Florida.
Iris was proud of being the Republican Chairwoman for Meeker County, MN participating in the
election and administration of Governor Harold LeVander and President Nixon. She remained an
active life long member of the Republican party. Iris kept a sharp mind throughout life; she
studied Goren’s Book of Bridge, led Duplicate Bridge groups, solved crossword puzzles and
worked CryptoQuip each day.
Her family and friends will always remember her as a witty, feisty, generous and loving lady.
Iris and Jerry had 53 years together and made beautiful memories. She is survived by her four
daughters, Randi (Larry) Beauchane , Nancy (Steve) Kuehl, Judy (Jeff) Nissen and Geri Lou
(Steve) Allan; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Iris was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents, two brothers and a great-grandson.
Memorial services will take place at 2:45 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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