In Memory Of
Harold W. Glessner
1929
2014
Harold W. Glessner
January 9, 1929 — January 9, 2014
Funeral services for Harold "Bummie" Wayne Glessner, 85, of Junction City, will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church followed with graveside service at Highland Cemetery. Mr. Glessner passed away Thursday, January 9. Visitation will be at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Funeral Chapel, 203 N Washington, Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 2:00p-4:00p. The casket will remain closed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Harold Wayne Glessner was born on January 9, 1929, in Dwight, Kansas, the son of Roy William Glessner and Maude Isabel Easter. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1947.
Bummie has been the proud owner of Harold Glessner Dirt Contracting since February, 1952. He enjoyed constructing many soil conservation and civil improvements including ponds, terraces, spring developments and roads throughout Geary and surrounding counties. His legacy of service to this county and to the farming community will long be remembered. He was a member of the Kansas Chapter of Land Improvement Contractors of America, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, B.P.O E. and Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a longtime supporter of youth through the Geary County 4H Livestock Auction.
In addition to being an avid crappie and walleye fisherman he also enjoyed hunting and barbequing ribs for family and friends.
Harold "Bummie" married Muriel Guinevere Ann Settgast on October 10, 1954 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Junction City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2007.
As a hardworking father and unfaltering provider to the end, he is survived by daughter Kim Glessner of Belton, Missouri, son Rodney (Kathy) Glessner of Junction City, daughter Nanette (Vaughn) Pfeiffer of Kenton, Ohio, and son Colin (DiJon) Glessner of Junction City.
"Papo" as affectionately known by his surviving grandchildren Talia (Allen) McMurray, Jeremie Myers, and Curtis "Brock" (Jessica) Glessner. Great-grandchildren; Matthew, Aaron, Alyssa Alexander, and Laurel, Whitney and Joel "Bummie" Myers.
Surviving siblings include sisters; Della Hoffman, Lucille Carlton, and brother, Roy Glessner, Jr.
In addition to his wife, Muriel, Bummie was preceded in death by his granddaughter Amber –Leigh Renee Glessner, brothers; Harvey, Ward, Carl, Joseph, and Arnold, and sisters Hester, Arlene.
Pastor Alan Estby of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate the service, accompanied by organist LaDonna Junghans.
Pallbearers will be Brock Glessner, Jeremie Myers, Allen McMurray, Randy Heldstab, Ron Strauss, and Cliff Engstrom.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Harold Wayne Glessner was born on January 9, 1929, in Dwight, Kansas, the son of Roy William Glessner and Maude Isabel Easter. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1947.
Bummie has been the proud owner of Harold Glessner Dirt Contracting since February, 1952. He enjoyed constructing many soil conservation and civil improvements including ponds, terraces, spring developments and roads throughout Geary and surrounding counties. His legacy of service to this county and to the farming community will long be remembered. He was a member of the Kansas Chapter of Land Improvement Contractors of America, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, B.P.O E. and Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a longtime supporter of youth through the Geary County 4H Livestock Auction.
In addition to being an avid crappie and walleye fisherman he also enjoyed hunting and barbequing ribs for family and friends.
Harold "Bummie" married Muriel Guinevere Ann Settgast on October 10, 1954 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Junction City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2007.
As a hardworking father and unfaltering provider to the end, he is survived by daughter Kim Glessner of Belton, Missouri, son Rodney (Kathy) Glessner of Junction City, daughter Nanette (Vaughn) Pfeiffer of Kenton, Ohio, and son Colin (DiJon) Glessner of Junction City.
"Papo" as affectionately known by his surviving grandchildren Talia (Allen) McMurray, Jeremie Myers, and Curtis "Brock" (Jessica) Glessner. Great-grandchildren; Matthew, Aaron, Alyssa Alexander, and Laurel, Whitney and Joel "Bummie" Myers.
Surviving siblings include sisters; Della Hoffman, Lucille Carlton, and brother, Roy Glessner, Jr.
In addition to his wife, Muriel, Bummie was preceded in death by his granddaughter Amber –Leigh Renee Glessner, brothers; Harvey, Ward, Carl, Joseph, and Arnold, and sisters Hester, Arlene.
Pastor Alan Estby of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate the service, accompanied by organist LaDonna Junghans.
Pallbearers will be Brock Glessner, Jeremie Myers, Allen McMurray, Randy Heldstab, Ron Strauss, and Cliff Engstrom.
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