Henry Russell Gluth

1964 - 2024

Henry Russell Gluth

May 21, 1964 - Jun 11, 2024

VALPARAISO, IN - Henry Russell Gluth, 60 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

He was born April 21, 1964, in Hammond, to Henry Richard Gluth and Joyce Ann (Mikuly) Gluth. Russ graduated from Munster High School and Ball State University, double majoring in natural resources and aquatics. He was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He went on to a career as a part-owner and roofing contractor with Gluth Brothers Roofing Company, Inc. Russ participated in 4-H as the Porter County Poultry Superintendent, served on the Board of Directors with the Porter County Agricultural Society, was a member of the NWI Roofing Contractors Association, and was a former Boy Scout leader for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating in his spare time. You could often find Russ working on his property and tinkering on things around the house. His favorite pastime, though, was spending time with his beloved wife, sons, and grandchildren. Russ put his family above all else, and was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered for his generous heart, selfless nature, and outgoing persona. Russ was larger than life, with a personality to match. His legacy will live on in his family, and in the many lives he touched while he was here. Russ will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered every day.

On April 23, 1988, in South Bend, IN, Russ married the love of his life, and best friend, Tracy Forrester, who survives, along with their sons: Tyler (Kristina) Gluth of Chesterton, IN, and Harrison (Cassidy) Gluth of Waterford, MI; grandchildren: Brooks, Hudson, and Eli Gluth; mother, Joyce Gluth; and siblings: Brian (Mary) Gluth, Erin Gluth, Eric (Jennifer) Gluth, Randall (Julie) Gluth. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Richard Gluth.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Porter County Expo Center (215 E. Division Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46383) from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, a funeral mass will be held at St. Matthias Catholic Church (101 W. Burrell Dr., Crown Point, IN ,46307) at 10:00 AM. Following mass, a celebration of Russell's life will be held at Duffy's Place (1154 Axe Ave., Valparaiso, IN, 46383) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Porter County 4-H Poultry Project at 105 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.

Moeller Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.