Gladys Asp Packer passed away from this life to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 89 on Sept. 24, 2025.
She was born the daughter of Albert and Hulda (Carlson) Asp in Hugo, Minnesota on Jan. 27, 1936.
When she was three years of age, the family moved back to Springbrook, Wisconsin, where they resided prior to moving to Minnesota. Gladys attended a one room country school, graduated from Spooner High School, and soon after became a secretary in St. Paul, Minnesota. While her husband, Rell Packer, was working in Vietnam, she attended cosmetology school in St. Paul and attained her cosmetology license in Minnesota. Gladys had a dual membership in Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Eastern Star, and she served in many offices in the organization.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rell Packer; son, Shaun Packer; seven brothers, Arthur, Clarence, Preston, Clayton, Harvey, Ernest and William Asp; and one sister, Edith Soloman.
She is survived by her son, Dion Packer; stepdaughter, Roseann Christoffersen; stepson, Todd Packer; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, 715-327-4475.
