Glenn England Obituary

Glenn J. England, 73, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2013, after a difficult battle with cancer. Glenn was born and raised in St. Paul, MN where he attended St. Luke's Catholic School and Cretin High School. After high school, Glenn went on to play college basketball at St. Mary's College in Winona, MN. Upon graduation from St. Mary's, Glenn pursued a great career as a sales manager at 3M. Retiring in 1999, Glenn got the unique opportunity to pursue his true passion as a basketball coach at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching for 12 years, where he taught young men not only about basketball, but also about life. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia; his children, Scott of Naperville IL, and Chad of Los Angeles CA; his grandchildren, Morgan, Patrick and Connor; his sister, Nancy England Erdos of East Hampton NY; and nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Clarkin England; and his father, Glenn E. England. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Hospice of the Valley in Arizona, and their many caregivers who so lovingly cared for Glenn. Visitation: Saturday, May 18th from 9:00am to 10:00am, immediately followed by a mass starting at 10:00am, at St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187. A reception celebrating Glenn's life will be held immediately after the mass, concluding at 3pm, at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189. The interment will take place in Northern Wisconsin for the immediate family on May 19, 2013. In lieu of flowers, a memorial trust has been established in Glenn's name for the benefit of youth sports in the community of Wheaton, IL. Checks can be made out to the "Glenn England Memorial Trust", and sent to 5s350 Sherman Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 5, 2013.
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George Schmid

May 18, 2013

Glen was one of my first friends
And lived behind me on Grand Ave. we met in 1945. He and his sister Nancy were leaders in the neighborhood. My Best to the whole family

Patrick ONeill

May 9, 2013

George Schmid

May 9, 2013

George Schmid

May 9, 2013

It was an honor to be Glenn's classmate at Cretin. Later I enjoyed the time with Glenn when we both lived in St. Louis. Glenn was a gentleman. Peace and blessings to all his family.

Jim Toner

May 7, 2013

Glenn will be missed. A great Cretinite and a person you were proud to know. Condolences to all the family.

Don Schoeller, Cretin, 57

May 7, 2013

Please accept out thoughts & prayers for your loss. I remember Glenn very well from St. Lukes & Cretin. I always looked up to him. We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep him and your family in our prayers
John & Ellen Richardson

John Richardson

May 7, 2013

Glenn was a great guy and a good friend. He had many friends becuse he cared about people. He loved his golf and coachimg all those young men. I will miss his unique sense of humor

Jim McLaughlin

May 5, 2013

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