Glenn Stewart Newbauer

Glenn Stewart Newbauer, age 49 - a beloved son and brother and respected father, partner, friend, musician, and attorney - died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 16, by natural causes. He brought to his life a blend of fiery perfectionism, cool virtuoso and beautiful ease that played out in his work and life, but most strikingly in his guitar riffs. Glenn was born on March 19, 1968, and raised by his parents Janet (Newbauer) Raynor and the late William H. Newbauer in Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania. At a very young age he fell in love with music and the guitar, building his first guitar at age 12 from wood scraps, rubber bands, and a microphone. He also had fond memories of a 1969 yellow Pontiac GTO he had as a young adult. Glenn picked up a few key passions: an obsessive love for the Grateful Dead- having attended more than 40 concerts - and the appreciation of the craftsmanship of guitars; he was also a proud self proclaimed gear-nerd. The majority of Glenn's life was spent in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he returned to school as an older "non-traditional student." Glenn attended the University of New Orleans and was a member of the UNO Ambassador's program, graduating with honors in 1998. He graduated with cum laude honors from Tulane University Law School in 2001. He did all this while juggling his life as a full-time student, father and employee. The latter years of Glenn's life were a testament to his hard work and commitment to his strong internal compass, which was reflected in his music, a strong desire to help others and a core belief in fairness. He was a partner at the firm Chehardy Sherman Williams and was respected as a reasoned and sharp Louisiana jurist – and as an appellate attorney recognized by New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers, 2013 and 2015. In the time in between, he was a Rock-n-Roll soul. Glenn became a seasoned and versatile "axe slinger," playing blues, rock, and country in venues across the United States, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He was formerly a member of the bands 61 South and Darcy Malone & The Tangle, and most recently he had joined the band The Water Meters. He was particularly happy and inspired by his time working and writing music with the band Six Henries. Those who knew Glenn will remember him for his impressive ease in his humanity, his gentleness and strength; modesty and success; honesty and warmth. He was loyal, loving, and thoughtful. All of that is evident in the life and adventures he shared with his life partner Rebecca Conwell and their dog Tucker; as well as in the strong and gracious adults that his children have become. In addition to his loving partner, Rebecca, of New Orleans, and his mother Janet; Glenn is survived by his daughter Alexis Newbauer of Philadelphia, PA; sons Justin and Jonathan Newbauer of New Orleans; his sister Jill K. Snyder and her husband George of Manahawkin, NJ; his niece Nicole E. Snyder of Philadelphia, PA; nephew George H. Snyder V of Lansdale, PA; and a legion of family and friends from points everywhere committed to carrying on the legacy of his spirit and kindness. A memorial service for Glenn is planned for Friday, March 9, at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 7100 St. Charles Avenue. Visitation begins at 1 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. Friends and Family are invited to gather at the King Pin following at 3:30 p.m. and for Glenn's Second Line at 4:30. In lieu of flowers, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation has created the opportunity to donate in Glenn's memory, contributions will be dedicated to music education: http://www.jazzandheritage.org/contribute?memorial. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.