Glen Richenberger

Glen Richenberger, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, December 19, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastor Kelly Slagel officiating. Interment will be in the North Hill Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Hospice Compassus and the Henry County Animal Rescue Organization in his memory. Born August 25, 1927 in rural Wayland, IA, Glen Essley was the son of Jacob C. "Jake" and Druzilla Ann (Essley) Richenberger. He was a 1945 graduate of Wayland High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. During World War II, Glen was assigned to the USS De Haven and the USS Chicago. His service took him to the coast of China, Guam, Japan and the South Pacific. Upon his discharge, he had obtained the rank of Seaman 2nd Class. Glen married Geraldine Kaiser. The couple later divorced. On January 20, 1973, he married Patricia Denning in Kahoka, MO. When his military service ended, Glen found employment at the Ammunition Plant. Later, he began painting with Alfred Wagler. In 1962, he started a 28 year career at the Mental Health Institute in the maintenance department. He retired in 1989 from the Mt. Pleasant Treatment Center. Glen was a member of the Wayland Mennonite Church. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 2561 and American Legion Post #58. He was a member of the Midwest Central Railroad, the USS De Haven Sailors Association, Burlington Route Society, Lionel Collectors Club of America, the Lionel Railroader Club and the Washington Railroad Club. Glen always enjoyed going to auctions, railroad shows and flea markets, participating in the Hy-Vee and Hardees coffee clubs and spending time with his pets, Harry and Weeber. Glen is survived by his wife, Pat of Mt. Pleasant, IA; three sons, Stan (Mary Lou) Richenberger of Wayland, IA, Mike (Linda) Richenberger of Mt. Prospect, IL, and Duran (Tracy) Richenberger of Wellman, IA; one daughter, Cindy Richenberger of Cedar Rapids, IA; six grandchildren, Scott Richenberger, Eric (Annie) Richenberger, Steven (Katie) Richenberger, Amy Richenberger, Stephanie (Tim) Carden and Laura (Micah) Scott. Also surviving are six great grandchildren, Mirabelle and Penelope Richenberger, Jack and Luke Carden, and Brett and Drew Richenberger. Preceding him in death, were Glen's parents, a brother, Max Richenberger; and two sisters, Mae Richenberger and Cecile Richenberger.