Gladys Cole Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gladys Cole of River Falls, Wisconsin, who passed away on December 9, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Wangen and Mary Wangen; her siblings, Joe and Anna; her husband Glen; and her daughter Brenda Cole of Albuquerque.
She is survived by: her daughter Patty Stenske (Pete); and her grandchildren, Nick Stenske (Shannon), Caela Stenske, Jesse Stenske and Martin Stenske. She is also survived by one nephew and three nieces.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 6th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 N Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI 54017).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Deerfield in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
