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Louis Glatthorn Obituary

Louis A. Gatthorn 1916 - 2012 BENNINGTON, VT Louis A. Glatthorn, 96, passed away Friday February 24, 2012 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Louis was born in Philadelphia, PA, February 26, 1915 the son of Louis and Anna (Girvin) Glatthorn. He had attended schools in Philadelphia. Mr. Glatthorn was a veteran of WWII having served with the Merchant Marines. After his honorable discharge in 1946 he spent his career working for the ARCO Company as a Navigator where he traveled the world. He spent his retirement in Philadelphia, Reno, Las Vegas, California, Brattleboro and Bennington. He was one of nine children and is survived by his sister Dorothy Egbert of Brattleboro and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Louis will be lovingly remembered as a Devoted Son, Brother and Uncle. "We love you Uncle Lou" FUNERAL NOTICE: Private services will take place at the KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME followed by graveside committal services with Military Honors in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans Home, 325 North Street Bennington, VT 05201 Arrangements are under the care of Ker-Westerlund and White Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2012.

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Liz Trombley

February 19, 2019

Love you so much, Uncle Lou! You are my sunshine! We miss you ❤

Bruce & Holly Tucker

March 12, 2012

I will always remember the trips to the ice cream parlor with Uncle Lou whenever he came home from one of his voyages.
"Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw!"
Love Bruce and Holly

Joanne and Don Tucker

March 3, 2012

With our heartfelt sympathy.

Liz E

February 29, 2012

I love coffee
I love tea
I love Uncle Lou
And he loves me

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