Glenn M. Strausbaugh, 89, of
Victoria, died at 1:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center
in Galesburg.
He was born April 11, 1926 in
Rushville, Illinois, the son of Glen and Margaret (Katzenberger)
Strausbaugh. He married Marilyn Gee on
October 9, 1976 in Victoria.
He is survived by his wife of
nearly 39 years, Marilyn; two sons, Michael (and Maria) Strausbaugh of Oneida
and Patrick (and Toni) Strausbaugh of Loveland, Ohio; two daughters, Becky (and
Harry) Lynch of Fiatt and Sandra (and Jim Pasley) Strausbaugh of Canton;
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and
a niece, nephew, and great nephew. He
was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Maxine Goodwin.
Glenn was raised and educated
in Rushville, graduating from high school there in 1944. He then served in the United States Navy from
1944 to 1946 and was stationed in the Pacific.
After returning, he attended and graduated from Western Illinois
University in 1949. Glenn was an English
teacher and a beloved football and basketball coach for many years. He worked at Galesburg schools, Smithfield
schools, and Cuba schools. After
retiring from teaching, he worked for the Illinois Department of Public Aid and
Catholic Social Services. Glenn dabbled
in farming and heavy equipment operation.
He had also worked as a crop duster out of the old Galesburg Airport on
Henderson Street.
Glenn was a sports enthusiast
and especially enjoyed golfing and playing tennis. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.
Cremation will be
accorded. Graveside service will be held
at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April
21, 2015. Bishop Bruce Polay will
officiate and military honors will be offered at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of
Galesburg is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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