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Glen Read Obituary
NEWARK: Glen W. Read, age 89, of Newark, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on December 12, 2017. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on December 2, 1928 to the late Glen W. and Martha (Barnes) Read.
Glen proudly served his country in the U.S. Air National Guard. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated Arensberg Pharmacy for over 40 years. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Newark, where he served as an usher for years. He enjoyed woodworking, was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and was also an Eagle Scout.
Survivors include his sons, Jeffery W. (Susan Jane) Read, Kevin W. (Susan) Read and Shawn W. (Amanda) Read; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Barbara (Carson) Read in 2009; and sisters, Eleanor Moore and Jean Tipton.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Glen to Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Drive, Heath, Ohio 43056.
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John Maier
December 20, 2017
Jeff, Kevin, Shanna, and Katie,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Glen was a great guy and entrepreneur who ,along with Barb, raised a great family. Whenever I saw him, he always mentioned that it was good to see me. You have my condolences and his life is one to celebrate.
December 17, 2017
Glen was a great family man and a great neighbor, I will miss him a lot. Always looking over at the house to wave or honk the horn in the car. Had just talked to him on his birthday with another neighbor last week. Never thinking it would be our last talk, he was always happy to see and talk to his neighbors. I am so sorry for your lost.
Carole Coad
December 16, 2017
Glen was a very very kind man. I worked in the Hudson Pharmacy about 45 years ago. My deepest sympathy to all the family, Ken and all the Arensberg family.
Esther Weeks
December 15, 2017
He was a great boss, was proud to serve on the Arensberg team. Sorry Jeff, Kevin and Shanna. Esther Kelly Weeks
Dick Dudgeon
December 15, 2017
My condolences to the family. Glen was a wonderful man. He was very kind to my mom and me. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ken Norton
December 15, 2017
I'll never forget the day that I sat down in the cafeteria at OSU-Newark and Jeff and I started talking majors. We both were in the Pharmacy program and soon after his Dad, Glen gave me a job that I would have for approximately 45 years! Mary and I send our condolences and hope all of you celebrate his life in this rough time. He was a great guy!
Peggy Zahrndt
December 15, 2017
Jeff, Kevin and Shawn,
Your dad was a great boss to me and a great neighbor also. I remember the day he walked across the street and asked me if I needed a job. He was a lovely man and your Mom was also great to us.
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