Anthony Patrick Glesner

Anthony Patrick (Pat) Glesner Passed away on October 6, 2009, at Ann Arbor Veterans' Hospital after living with cancer for seven years. He was born in Velasco, Texas, November 1, 1945, the son of Leo Norbert Glesner and Ilah Violet Timmins and spent most of his childhood in Cadillac, Michigan. He enlisted in the Navy in 1963 and served aboard the USS Enterprise. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he enlisted in the Coast Guard. Over the course of his 20 year career, he had twice sailed around the world, and visited every continent He retired as a chief warrant officer in 1991 and had earned several military decorations. While in service he earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of the State of New York and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Staten Island (CUNY). Upon retirement, Pat entered Western Michigan University, where he earned a Master of Arts in history in 1996. From 2001-2009 he served as a a Technical Writer & Editor at the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) in Warren, Michigan. He earned a Master of Technology at Eastern Michigan University in 2005. Pat's published works include historical pieces in academic and popular history journals, award winning poetry, and a collection of sea stories. Pat is survived by his wife of 12 years, Susie Glesner and her father Eddie McNamara. He is also survived by his three step children: Billy (Tiffany) Roberts granddaughter Gracie; Becky (Jake) Wilson; and Tammy Cushman and grandsons Jerry, Josh, Justin, and Jordan. Survivors also include his brother Arthur (Anita) Glesner of Jackson, Michigan and his nieces Dorothy and Melissa and six grandnieces and grandnephews and one great-grandniece; as well as his sister Barbara Glesner (David)Fines of Kansas City, Missouri and nephew Daniel. Prayer service will be held at the funeral home Saturday 9:30a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 10:00a.m. Private burial Deepdale Cemetery in Lansing. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday 6-8p.m. Rosary Friday 8:00p.m. The crew forms up and the Captain gives the order: the boatswain pipe shrills once more and the colors are struck. Eight bells toll for the last watch. Arrangements by Burden & Son Funeral Home, Jackson, MI, 1806 E. Michigan Ave.