Glen Dale Quakenbush

1960 - 2022

Glen Dale Quakenbush died Nov. 25, 2022, of a heart attack in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Glen was born July 21, 1960, in Fairbanks, the fourth of five children of Melvin and Connie Quakenbush. He graduated from West Valley High School in 1978. He played football and was an outstanding high school wrestler. He was a three-time state heavy weight wrestling champion. At the end of his high school career, Glen was awarded the Hertz Athlete of the year for the State of Alaska. Following high school, Glen earned a full athletic scholarship to Arizona State University, where he wrestled for two years and was ranked fourth in the PAC-10 conference in the heavyweight class. He was awarded Freshman Athlete of the year at ASU.

In 1981 Glen returned to Alaska to begin his training and career as a pipe fitter working out of United Association of Plumbers and Pipe fitters Local #375. He worked many long hours up and down the Alaska pipeline corridor, ending his career in the Fresno, California, local in 2019. While still in Fairbanks, Glen offered his experience and knowledge as an assistant wrestling coach for Lathrop and West Valley.

Throughout his life Glen leaned toward speed, thrills and new adventures. He enjoyed and was an accomplished member of the USAII four-man bobsled team, where he won races on the national and international bobsled circuit. He took his turn with ultralight aircraft and rode his dirt bike through the Arizona desert.

Glen married Marie Miller. They divorced in 2016, and he resided in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, until his death.

Glen had a soft spot for animals, but he had a special bond with dogs, especially his beloved bulldog, "Hanky," who undoubtedly feels the loss of Glen.

Some would say Glen was a difficult person to get close to, but when he decided someone was a keeper, they had a friend for life. He is missed terribly by his family and many close friends.

Glen was predeceased by parents Melvin and Connie Quakenbush and his Uncle Richard Coleman. He is survived by his Aunt Gail Coleman Barnett; brothers, Paul, Jay and Loran Quakenbush and sister Leslie McNelly; nephews, Justin, Tyler, Brandon and Isak Quakenbush; nieces, Sarah Quakenbush and Samantha McNelly.

A celebration of life for Glen will be scheduled at a later date.