Glenn R. Maxwell

1964 - 2017

Glenn R. Maxwell obituary, 1964-2017, Toledo, OH

BORN

1964

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services - Toledo

1770 S Reynolds Road

Toledo, Ohio

Glenn Maxwell Obituary

Glenn R. Maxwell

Glenn Robert Maxwell, 53, of Toledo concluded his battle with pancreatic cancer in the wee hours of November 30-December 1. It is common to use the term "battle" with such diseases, but in Glenn's case, it is wholly accurate. He was pragmatically optimistic and determined from first to very nearly last, and even at that point he remained astonishingly and humblingly positive.

Glenn was born Sept. 20, 1964 in Cleveland, to Kathleen (Anderson) and Robert Maxwell. A lifelong Ohioan, he grew up in Euclid, in Huron, and in Sylvania. After graduating from Sylvania Northview in 1982, he followed his football allegiance and enrolled at The Ohio State University. From OSU he received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and polymer science in 1987, and a master's degree in business administration in 1989. He also gained lasting friendships from his membership in Sigma Pi fraternity and cemented an enduring love of the Buckeyes.

He was hired as an applications engineer by Ransom and Randolph, an investment casting company in Maumee. In 1995, he was appointed as the firm's European business manager, industrial products, and then director, sales and marketing, positions in which he traveled extensively throughout Europe and made fast friends with many clients and colleagues. In 2000, he formed his own web design business, Nexus Enterprises. He was a loyal member of the Madison Avenue chapter of Business Network International.

Glenn was a man of many passionate interests: travel, history, pets, and music. His accomplished piano playing was a source of delight to family and friends, and he never met an instrument at which he did not want to try his hand (including bagpipes).

Glenn's love of family and friends was devoted and complete, and he will be missed with commensurate intensity by his parents; his sisters, Lisbeth Maxwell and Margo Hertzfeld; his brother-in-law, Dale Hertzfeld; his beloved nieces, Claire and Sara Hertzfeld; his longtime companion, Kathy Challender; aunts, Sara Maxwell and Betty Scott; godmother, Dorothy Johnson; several cousins; honorary nieces and nephews; and many friends and business associates throughout the world. His loss will also be felt by his cherished dogs, Mitzi and Georgia, who were with him throughout his hospice care.

The family is deeply grateful to the many dear friends who offered care and support during Glenn's illness and to the staff of Sincera and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, who made it possible for him to be at home in relative comfort in the closing days of his life.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614 where a vigil prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 11th, at Saint John XXIII, 24250 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH 43551, with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 5725 Hill Ave., Toledo, OH 43615.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Glenn's name to the Glenn Maxwell Buckeye Fund, c/o the Toledo Community Foundation, 300 Madison Ave., #1300, Toledo, OH 43604, or to Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560 or the Colonial Williamsburg Fund, PO Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-9910, e-mail: [email protected].

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"Though age may dim our mem'ry's store/We'll think of happy days of yore…"



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My thoughts and prayers are with Glenn's family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Patricia Lyons

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December 10, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Liz, Margo and family,

I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved son and brother, Glen. My son Patrick knew that I have been praying for Glen and all of your family over the past year and gave me the sad news this morning. Please know that we hold you all close in our hearts and prayers as you endure this great sorrow. With sincere sympathy,
The Joanne DeJanovich Family.
Love you Liz!

Joanne DeJanovich

December 7, 2017

The entire Bibish family offers its condolences to the Maxwell family in their time of loss.

John Bibish

December 7, 2017

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Dec

10

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services - Toledo

1770 S Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

Dec

10

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services - Toledo

1770 S Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

Dec

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint John XXIII

24250 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH

Dec

11

Interment

Resurrection Cemetery

5725 Hill Ave., Toledo, OH

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1770 S Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

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