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Glen Hurst Obituary

Glen Hurst Glen Lee Hurst, 85, Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Lexington Park Assisted Living. Glen was born August 13, 1931, in Stafford KS, the son of Leo and Emma Cleghorn Hurst. He graduated from Sylvia High School in 1950. Glen proudly served in U.S. Army during the Korean War. On October 28, 1955, Glen married the love of his life, Helen Marie Moeckel in Sylvia KS. Glen worked for Kansas Wildlife and Parks for 38 years as a Game Warden and as the North East Kansas Regional Supervisor. He retired in August of 1993. Glen was a member of the Kansas Peace Officers Association and a member of the Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and golfing; but what he enjoyed most in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glen was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife of 61 years, Helen Hurst, of the home; daughters, Debbie Brady (Craig), Cathy Wilson (Mark) and Glenda Miller (Thomas), all of Topeka; grandchildren, Amber Sester (Adam), Chase Brady (Danielle), Robert Wilson (Jessica), Jackie Jones (Trey), Cory Wilson, Brandon Miller (Alyssa), Ryan Miller and Wray Wickizer; three great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Herrman, Hutchinson; brother, Keith Hurst (Shirley), Sylvia KS; sister-in-law, Marilyn Hurst, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Hurst. A Celebration of Glen s Life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Glen Hurst

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov. 8, 2016.

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Diana Rinner

November 14, 2016

My thoughts are with you & family, Helen. You & Glen were such good neighbors & friends.

Dave Burlew

November 14, 2016

God Speed, my friend and may God Bless Helen and family !!

Dave Burlew

November 14, 2016

God Speed, my friend and may God Bless Helen and family !!

November 10, 2016

Richard was acquainted with Gen when he worked for Fish and Game in Valley Falls. He thought he was a very fine person. We send our love and sympathy to the family.
Sincerely, Richard and Rosalie Lassitre

Bruce Bertwell

November 9, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Larry Lentz

November 9, 2016

Glen always had time to listen to people's
problems wheather work related or personal.
I enjoyed my time knowing him.

Kurt Reed

November 9, 2016

With fond memories of our service together. Glen was always a wonderful mentor and personal friend. He shall be missed. God Speed Sir!

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