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Glenn BROOKS Obituary

BROOKS Glenn R. A longtime high school basketball referee, Glenn "Dutch" Brooks, age 78, of Toledo, Ohio, called his final time-out, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 ending a seven year contest with stroke related illnesses. Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1931, Glenn moved to Toledo in high school, graduating from DeVilbiss in 1950. After a brief professional boxing career, he became a lineman for Toledo Edison, retiring in 1990 after 38 years of service. Glenn enjoyed cards, dancing and fishing, and was always an avid sports fan, especially of the Ohio State Buckeyes. His one true love was his wife of 55 years, Alice Jean (Godbout) Brooks. High school sweethearts, they married in 1954. Glenn was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Clay, sister Marcella Haas, brothers, Benny, Warren "Shorty" and Ray. He is survived by his wife, Alice Jean, sons, Glenn Paul Brooks and David (Tina) Brooks and daughter Jeannie (Bill) Taylor. Glenn was especially proud of his grandchildren, Jesup, Spencer, Naomi and Monica. Always caring and giving of himself, Glenn's quick-wit, competitive nature and fast hands will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation for Glenn will be at H. H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd (at Alexis) 419-473-1301 on Friday, March 12 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday. Glenn's family wishes to thank the staff of Ebeid Hospice Center for their much - appreciated help. Online condolences may by emailed to Glenn's family at www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2010.

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Kathy McNalley

March 15, 2010

Jeannie,Glenn,David, and Mrs.Brooks,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad (Mr. Brooks). You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy McNalley

Lisa Wisniewski

March 14, 2010

Jeannie,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Lisa

Jennifer Neuschwanger

March 12, 2010

Aunt Jeannie, Uncle Bill, Naomi, and Monica--Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace and strength hold you up during this difficult time. Love, Jen, Mike, Sam, Libby, and Owen

Dyanna Rea

March 12, 2010

Jeannie, Bill, Naomi, and Monica,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

March 12, 2010

sorry for tour your loss, will keep you in our prayer,s Mary &clair Stoll

mary Stoll

March 12, 2010

sorry for your loss, will keep you in our prayer,s.
Mary &clair Stoll

Thom Taylor

March 12, 2010

so sorry to hear about your father Jeannie, my thoughts are with you and your family. Love ya Thom Taylor

Michelle Swan

March 12, 2010

Aunt Jeannie,Uncle Bill,Naomi,& Monica,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. May God bless you and be with you guys during this time. Our prayers and thoughts to you all. Love ya, Michelle, Bobby, Madison, Nick,& Krystal

Lloyd Otto

March 12, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Glenn enjoyed playing poker with my dad (Bernie Otto) for years on Mon. nites.
He was a fun guy!!!
Lloyd Otto - Ft. Myers, FL

Tuffy Reason

March 11, 2010

Glenn was one year ahead of me at Devilbiss High School. Through the years we would occasionally see each other and have extended conversations about basketball, DHS and mutual friends. Glenn and I were the last two candidates considered for the DHS varsity basketball team in 49-50. The head coach, Bob Rettig, stopped at my study hall, slid into a seat behind me and told me he was keeping Glenn and cutting me. I never did play high school basketball, later played at UT as a "walk on", earned a scholarship and played on UT's first MAC championship team in 53-54. That's the way the ball bounces, as Glenn would say it. Glenn Jr. may remember meeting my wife Jan and I in the early 2000's. Glenn was doing some landscape work in Westchester Woods, where we used to live. While on a walk we began a conversation and Glenn, you may remember, you told me your name. I told you I knew your father and we had a conversation. God bless Glenn, coach Rettig once called him "Dynamite" Brooks in a school pep rally. I know he loved that moment. Our condolences to the Brooks family.

Jeannie Taylor

March 10, 2010

Bye Dad . . . you will be missed ~ your smiles ~ laughs ~ and quirky jokes. Thanks for taking care of me. Always your little girl.

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