Marty Glenn Obituary
Marty Glenn aka ‘Smokey’, 67, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2025.
He will be remembered for his kind spirit, work ethic, and the love of his family.
Marty is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Glenn and Violet Glenn, his sister Anna Marie Glenn, Earl Matthew Glenn Jr, and his grandson Willie Hankerson.
He is survived by his wife Leslie Glenn, his children Tifany Glenn, Mary Bertana (Greg), Alexi Glenn, Joshua Glenn (Jordan), and Nicole Glass (Justin Taylor), 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Shiloh (Upper Dakota) and St. Croix Hospice for the wonderful care of Marty over the past year.
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