Glen M. Pollitt

Glen M. Pollitt obituary, Columbia City, IN

Glen M. Pollitt

Glen Pollitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Columbia City on Jan. 29, 2026.
Glen M. Pollitt, 71, of rural Columbia City, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born on September 3, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son of the late John and Betty (Hamer) Pollitt. He graduated from Snider High School in Fort Wayne in 1973.

On October 3, 1975 he entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on 30 August, 1976.

Glen was a huge music fan and was an accomplished drummer from his early teenage years and throughout his life.

He is survived by his son, Chad; two grandchildren and a brother, Clinton (Kareena) Pollitt of Alaska.

As per Glens wishes there will be no services.

Memorials are to final expenses in care of Smith and Sons Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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