Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
May 25, 1951 - Apr 8, 2018 (Age 66)
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May your treasured memories bring you joy, and May the 'God of all comfort' give you strength and a measure of peace for your grieving hearts at this most difficult time. With our deepest and heartfelt condolences
2Cor 1:3
April 18, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about this sad news. Glenn kept our Art Department at EIU running smoothly for years, and made all our lives easier. He was a good neighbor, a good father, a family man, too. He will be greatly missed.
Katherine Bartel
April 16, 2018 | Waynesville, NC
So sorry to hear the sad news of Glenn's death. Our condolences to Susan, Kjersten and Marlene. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs, J/S
Jacque Foster
April 12, 2018 | Manteca, CA
The world has dimmed with Glenn's passing. He was an excellent, tough yet kind, generous teacher. I often speak of him as the gold standard for guiding students' artistic development. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Leann Gehm EIU '90
April 11, 2018
So sorry to hear the sad news of Glenn's death. My condolences to his family, friends and students. He served Eastern Illinois University's Art Department with dedication and he was much appreciated. With sympathy, Anne Hughes
Hughes Anne
April 10, 2018 | Student
CHARLESTON, IL – Glenn J. Hild, age 66, of Charleston, died at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a short but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.He is survived by his wife Susan, daughters Kjersten and Marlene, brother Lyle, and mother Mary Hilda. Glenn loved his family and was always devoted, supportive, and present for them. Among his friends and family, he will always be remembered for his postcards, among other things, and his impact on so many was evidenced by the many, many cards, letters, and messages he received in the past months.
Glenn served at Eastern Illinois University from 1980-2016. He was a professor of art, Chair of the Art Department, Associate Dean and then Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. His impact on EIU and commitment to the success of the students and the Art Department is legendary.
An endowment in Glenn’s honor is being established through the EIU Foundation. Information on how to donate will be available at the memorial service or contact: Chris Kahler, EIU Department of Art and Design, 217-581-3410; or Randi Bohannon, EIU Development Office, 217-581-5045.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the endowment in memoriam of Glenn.
Details about a memorial service for Glenn will be shared soon.
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