In Memory Of
Wilbur R. Glenn
1924
2019
Wilbur R. Glenn
March 19, 1924 — July 11, 2019
Wilbur Glenn, 95, Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 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.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
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, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wilbur R. Glenn, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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