Glenn M. Strausbaugh

VICTORIA - Glenn M. Strausbaugh, 89, Victoria, died at 1:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg.
He was born April 11, 1926, in Rushville, the son of Glen and Margaret (Katzenberger) Strausbaugh. He married Marilyn Gee on Oct. 9, 1976, in Victoria.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 39 years, Marilyn; two sons, Michael (and Maria) Strausbaugh of Oneida and Patrick (and Toni) Strausbaugh of Loveland, Ohio; two daughters, Becky (and Harry) Lynch of Fiatt and Sandra (and Jim Pasley) Strausbaugh of Canton; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a niece, nephew, and great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Maxine Goodwin.
Glenn was raised and educated in Rushville, graduating from high school there in 1944. He then served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed in the Pacific. After returning, he attended and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1949. Glenn was an English teacher and a beloved football and basketball coach for many years. He worked at Galesburg schools, Smithfield schools, and Cuba schools. After retiring from teaching, he worked for the Illinois Department of Public Aid and Catholic Social Services. Glenn dabbled in farming and heavy equipment operation. He had also worked as a crop duster out of the old Galesburg Airport on Henderson Street.
Glenn was a sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed golfing and playing tennis. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Cremation will be accorded. Graveside service will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Bishop Bruce Polay will officiate and military honors will be offered at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.