Carl Von Glinow

Carl Von Glinow
Carl A. Von Glinow, 82, of Sunset Hills, Mo., born May 5, 1925, in St. Louis, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Friendship Village Health Center.
Carl was a retired Vice President of Ostertag Optical Service where he worked 42 years. He was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy where he
served in the Pacific Theater on the U.S.S. St. Louis. The past few years he worked with students of the Special School District teaching them woodworking and carpentry skills. For his dedication and service to his students, Carl was a recipient of the Special Ambassador Award.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rosa, nee Wertner, Von Glinow.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Ruth, nee Hammers, Von Glinow; a son, Gary C. (Catherine) Von Glinow of Lake Forest, Ill.; a daughter, Karen A. (Joseph) Milton of Swansea, Ill.; five grandchildren, J. Matthew (fiance, Lauren Scharf) Milton of Millstadt, Ill., Monica A. (Matthew) Ticknor of Belleville, Ill., Mark C. Milton of Swansea, Ill., Alison M. Von Glinow, and Kiki E. Von Glinow both of Lake Forest, Ill. He will be sadly missed by sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Lucas United Church of Christ.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at St. Lucas United Church of Christ, Sappington, Mo.

Funeral: A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at St. Lucas United Church of Christ, Sappinton, Mo. Cremation and private burial will take place at a later time.