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He was born November 25, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Calvin and Dolores Heineman Glenn. He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew J. Glenn and one brother, Danny Glenn.
Gary married Diann Barnes on June 8, 1967.
He graduated from Springfield High in 1965. He was a member of the Plumber and Steamfitter Local #137 for 57 years. Gary loved fishing, camping and traveling in their motorhome and saw America. He loved dirt track racing. He was a car owner and driver for 40 years.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Diann; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Stephanie Glenn; grandson, Cooper; granddaughter, Carleigh; and brother-in-law, Troy Barnes; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1pm till 5pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Bramley Reception Center, 150 Reichert Rd, Divernon.
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