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Mark Glasser Obituary

Glasser, Mark D. Bay City, MI Mark Douglas Glasser was born in Caro, MI on August 16, 1939 to the late Byron Milton and Mary E. (Brecker) Glasser. He passed away at Bay Medical Care Facility, Essexville, MI on March 31, 2016 at age 76. Mark attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Unionville and graduated from Unionville Community High School in 1957. He worked in the family business, Glasser's General Store in Wisner, and later in sales at J. C. Penney Co. in Saginaw. He was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Mark and his family enjoyed trips to Windsor, Ont., Canada for many years as well as trips to Branson, MO and Las Vegas, NV. He enjoyed taking his family to dinners and spending time with his oldest granddaughter, Sofia. He also loved feeding his birds and squirrels in his back yard. He was known for giving away two-dollar bills. He spent over 40 years selling at garage sales and flea markets. He loved to play Euchre with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, the former Joan B. Borowiak, whom he married December 7, 1968, his sons Jeffrey M. (Kristen) Glasser and Greggory J. (Nicole) Glasser, 4 grandchildren: Sofia, Nora, and twins Elyse and Amelia Glasser, his sisters-in-law Sally Wood, Rebecca Glasser and Carolyn Adcock, his nephews and niece Brad Glasser, James (Wanda) Glasser, John (Darlene) Glasser, Julie (Mark) Young and Scott Weber and his aunts Helen Glasser and Jean Glasser. He was preceded in death by his brother Ward Glasser and brothers-in-law Evan Wood and James Adcock. Funeral and committal service will be Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1010 Thirty-third St., Bay City. The Rev. Joel Pankow will officiate. Private burial will be at Wisner Twp. Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from to 2 to 8 p.m. at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. He will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Hour, Brian's House or the Parkinson's Foundation. "The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Bay Medical Care Facility for the compassionate and loving care provided to Mark."

Published by Bay City Times from Apr. 1 to Apr. 3, 2016.
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Sorry for your loss. My parents were Keith and Betty Downing who lived on Dickerson Rd, around the corner from Glasser's Store. As a farm family, we produced all of our meat and vegetables. But, we did all of our grocery shopping at Glasser"s I don't remember every shopping in Bay City or Caro. Of course we
bought all of our canned goods, soups, lunch meats, hot dogs, bread and milk from the store. You could even buy shoes and some hard ware materials then. I got my first pair of PF Flyers from Glasser's. Mark was always there working in the store. It was such a nice feeling to "run" to the store and see one of the Glasser Family behind the counter. How different the times are now for shopping. Sending a prayer for you family. Debbie.








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Debbie Downing Allbrecht

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April 8, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss Nicole and Greg. My prayers to your entire family at this difficult time.

Monique Engel

April 4, 2016

May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Thoughts and prayers.

Ray and Beth Niedzwiecki

April 4, 2016

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Joan during this time...God Bless...
Al and Margie Szczepanski
Orange Beach

April 4, 2016

My condolences to the family on the recent passings of Mark and Ward Glasser. As a Wisner native, our family spent much time shopping at Glasser's Store. I also went to school for a time with Patsy Glasser. I would love to hear from her just to catch up on the years! My maiden name was Eurich and I graduated from Unionville High School in 1971.
Again, my sincere condolences for your losses. Regards, Sandy Fick

Sandy Fick (nee Eurich)

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April 4, 2016

Joan, my sympathy on your loss. May God bless you and the family with his peace and love.

Nancy Coppler

April 4, 2016

Joan,Jeff,and Gregg
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was a big part of my life growing up!

Jeff Drzewicki

April 4, 2016

Joan and family,

We will miss Mark, he always left our office (Dr. Revard) with something sweet to eat. Your family will be in our prayers!

April 2, 2016

Joanie
May God comfort you at this difficult time....May the angels welcome him to paradise...he has seen the face of the Lord this day...rejoice!

Lee & Karen Pratt

April 2, 2016

Joan, Mary and I send our love at this painful time, I'm glad Mark is at peace. May God bless your family during these sorrow filled days. We will always remember the fun times with you and Mark. Love Hank and Mary

Henry Johnson

April 2, 2016

We send Joan and the family our love and our prayers. The best word to describe being with Mark -
"JOY"! John and Nancy Ranallo

April 1, 2016

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