Eugene J. Glenzer, 84, Town of Greenwood, passed away at his
residence on December 27, 2017.
He was born on October 5, 1933 to the late Albert and Theresa
(Lindner) Glenzer. He married Jeanne Scheller on October 1, 1955 at St. John
the Baptist Church in Rib Lake. Eugene attended Green Grove Grade School for
grades 1 through 8. He then attended Rib Lake High School where he graduated in
1953.
Eugene worked for Taylor County Highway Department for one
year before working for Harvey Company for 16 years (1954-1970). He was
employed for Foremost Foods from 1970 to 1976 then started working for Weather
Shield from 1976 to 1986. He then worked for SNE Enterprises from 1986 until his
retirement in 1999. He also worked on his dairy farm from 1957 to 1982.
In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting,
camping, snowmobiling, playing cards, gardening, cooking maple syrup, making
fire wood, watching his beloved Packers and Brewers and especially spending
time with his family.
Eugene was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, mixed
couples and men’s bowling leagues and was founder and president of Interwald
Wanderers snowmobile club.
Eugene is survived by his wife Jeanne P. Glenzer of
Greenwood; Sons: Dean (Janet) Glenzer of Tomahawk, Gary (Gayle) Glenzer of Rib
Lake; Daughters: Wendy (Dan) Sackmann of Rib Lake, Debra (Chuck) Parks of
Merrill; 15 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren and 3 on the way; Sister:
Marcella Lord of Marshfield and many other family and friends.
In addition to his parents Eugene is preceded in death by
Brothers: Alfred and Charlie Glenzer; Sisters: Elnora Erdman, Caroline Steen
and Delores Eggert.
Funeral Services will be on December 30, 2017 at Good
Shepherd Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be on December 30, 2017
at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial will
follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eugene’s Grandsons: Damian,
Nathan, Chris, Drew, Kyle, Austin, Deano and Briar.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made out in
Eugene’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
