Glen M. Sulanke

Glen M. Sulanke obituary, Muncie, IN

Glen M. Sulanke

Glen Sulanke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Meeks Mortuary & Crematory - Washington Street Chapel on Apr. 24, 2024.

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MUNCIE – Glen M. Sulanke, 69, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024.
He was born on June 18, 1954 in Muncie, the son of Rev. Dr. Robert G. Sulanke and Frances G. (Abney) Sulanke and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1972, where he served as Senior Class President. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Education and his Master's Degree in Computer Science from Ball State University.
Glen worked for 40 years in Computer Programming and Engineering. His father, Rev. Dr. Robert G. Sulanke was the founding minister of Hazelwood Christian Church, where he was an active lifetime member, serving as a deacon and other roles in the church.
He enjoyed biking, kayaking, sailing, reading, movies, refinishing wood furniture, antiques and salvage and was an amateur historian. He especially enjoyed his yearly trips to Pentwater, Michigan with his family.
Surviving are two sons, Alexander Sulanke (wife, Kallie) and Austin Sulanke (wife, Bianca), both of Muncie; two grandchildren, Eden and Felix; his longtime special friend, Ann Wolfe of Muncie; two brothers, Robert "Bob" Sulanke (wife, Joyce) of Boise, ID and Thom Sulanke (wife, Carol) of Bloomington; one brother-in-law, Steve Cartwright and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Elizabeth "Betsy" Cartwright.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hazelwood Christian Church, 1400 W. University Avenue, Muncie with Rev. Eric Brotheridge officiating. Cremation will take place following services.
Family and friends may call at Hazelwood Christian Church, 1400 W. University Avenue, Muncie, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Hazelwood Christian Church, 1400 W. University Avenue, Muncie, IN, 47303.
The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
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