William Stanley "Bill" Glueck

1927 - 2016

William "Bill" Stanley Glueck
March 14, 1927 – January 30, 2016
Resident of Alamo
You always knew when Bill was about to enter a room because his spirit was so bright the room lit up before he arrived. The sky was certainly bright on the night of January 30th.
Bill did things his own way. He was never short of words or a really corny joke, therefore, we were not surprised (okay, maybe a little surprised) to learn that he wrote his own Obituary.
"Very few people have the opportunity to write their own Obituary.
I was born in New Jersey raised in Fresno County, California before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corp at the age of seventeen. I saw combat on Okinawa and Saipan the rest of my "hitch" was spent in Japan.
On returning home, I farmed with my Father in Fresno County. I then married the greatest women in the world, Bernice, and had three wonderful children Fred, Shelly, Michael, and ten superior grandchildren.
After leaving the farm I went to work in a profession I had learned in the military and entered the demolition field. I became a demolition contractor and loved every day of my life.
I was a founding member of Round Hill Country Club where I made many great friends in the Club and in the County. I did what Public Service I could do forming the County P-5 District and operating as its Director for ten years leading to a great relationship as a civilian working with two excellent sheriffs.
Now that I am gone to the great Demolition Job in the sky don't mourn my passing, celebrate the great times and friends I had on this earth."
Bill gave us all much to celebrate! Bill and Bernice were married for almost 62 wonderful years. Their love of travel around the world, Raider Football, gin rummy, fine dining with friends and family and their love of golf made for a long and happy marriage and a great life together.
He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend with a wit of lightning speed and unrivaled humor. He truly never met a stranger. He was kind to everyone. It is almost impossible to think of Bill without getting a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.
Bill is survived by his three children – Fred (his wife Annelise), Shelly (her husband Pete Thigpen) and Michael (wife Connie); ten grandchildren - Sarah, Elaine (her husband Eric George), Cameron, Scott, Zach (Thigpen), Gavin, Gaylin, Grayson, Gaphne and Garen; two great grandchildren - Evan and Estelle; and his brother Alan Glueck of Denver, Co.
You will be dearly missed Colonel.
A private family service will be held. A Celebration of his Life will follow on February 12, 2016 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M..at Round Hill Country Club.
Donations can be sent to: Hospice of the East Bay.


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