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MANFRED GLAESER Obituary

Manfred Glaeser of Huntley, formerly of South Elgin Manfred Glaeser, 59, passed away at his home in Sandwich on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He was born on Dec. 4, 1952, to the late Alfred and Kaethe Glaeser in Steinheim, Germany. He enjoyed sailing and was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan. He served his country for 26 years with the Navy and worked for Americhem for 30 years. He is survived by his former wife, Karen; children, Katie (Scott Curtin) Glaeser and Ryan Hemb; one brother, Wolfgang Glaeser; granddaughter, Abbie Curtin; aunt, Ilsa Glaser; niece, Jessica (Steve) Markus and nephews, Weylin (Jessy) Laubis and Jeremy MaIm; and great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Ursula Laubis. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Route 31), Elgin. Private interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to R.A.C.E. Charities Foundation. For information, 847-741-8800 or visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2012.

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Stevan Kreger

June 13, 2012

The thing I missed most after leaving Americhem was seeing Manfred's grumpy visage 1st thing every morning,along with his caustic wit.We worked together for 30 yrs and he will be greatly missed.They broke the mold when they made him and he would say, Thank God for that.Truly a unique person.

June 12, 2012

KAREN
VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MANFRED PASSING.
i HOPE YOU ARE DOING GOOD.
WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU. IT WAS VERY SWEET OF YOU TO TAKE CARE OF HIM IN HIS LAST DAYS.
LINDA CLARK (SAINT CHARLES IL)

Kathy and Ralph Paulsen

June 12, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Hold all your memories close to your heart!

Ken Jepson

June 12, 2012

I was lucky to have known and worked with Manfred for many years in Elgin. He will be greatly missed. Prayers go out to the Glaeser family.

Terrie Bares Shinault

June 12, 2012

Karen, Katie, & Ryan so sorry to hear about your loss.. I am thinking of you both and keeping you in my prayers.
Terrie Bares Shinault

Mike and Sandi Curtin

June 12, 2012

Katie and family
We truely enjoyed knowing your dad over the years. He left us much too soon, We will always remember his kind smile, his love for all of you and his great enthusiasm for his Blackhawks!

He really enjoyed life, spending special times with you and watching Abbie grow. He will always remain in your hearts...may your memories uplift you.
With much love,

Dick & Laurie Lange

June 12, 2012

Katie and Karen you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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