Wilbur Glenn obituary: Wilbur Glenn's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Wilbur R. Glenn
1924 - 2019
In Memory Of
Wilbur R. Glenn
1924 - 2019
Wilbur married Wanda Lee Rothrock, both of Lyndon, on July 25, 1944 during World War II. They had been married 72 years.
Wilbur is survived by his children, Larry (Sally) Glenn, Donald (Janice) Glenn, Ronald (Cindy) Glenn, and Melinda Mackay; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Sandy, Jeff, Shonn, Chris, Marcy, Ryan, Jeremy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Wilbur was born March 19, 1924 in Scranton and graduated from Lyndon High School. He was active in the Home Builders Association, serving a term as the president. He was also active in Kelly House and supported the Alzheimer’s Association. He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Cape Esperance.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; his parents, Charles Dewey Glenn and Bertha Melinda Glenn; a grandson, Brian Tharp; son-in-law, Dave Mackay; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Lyndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 SW 29th Street, Ste. 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
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Wilbur married Wanda Lee Rothrock, both of Lyndon, on July 25, 1944 during World War II. They had been married 72 years.
Wilbur is survived by his children, Larry (Sally) Glenn, Donald (Janice) Glenn, Ronald (Cindy) Glenn, and Melinda Mackay; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Sandy, Jeff, Shonn, Chris, Marcy, Ryan, Jeremy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Wilbur was born March 19, 1924 in Scranton and graduated from Lyndon High School. He was active in the Home Builders Association, serving a term as the president. He was also active in Kelly House and supported the Alzheimer’s Association. He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Cape Esperance.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; his parents, Charles Dewey Glenn and Bertha Melinda Glenn; a grandson, Brian Tharp; son-in-law, Dave Mackay; 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Lyndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 SW 29th Street, Ste. 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Interment
1:00 p.m. at the Lyndon Cemetery
Lyndon, Kansas
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family