Glenn was born on August 3, 1937 to Cecil and Caroline Frank. He attended Tampico Schools and Sauk Valley Community College, earning an associate’s degree in Law Enforcement.
In 1963, he married Charlene Lamm in Freeport, Illinois. Together they have one daughter Nadine (Bob) Ven Huizen, two granddaughters, Kayla (Jordan) Bartels of Chandlerville, IL, and Sarah (Ryan) Wiersema of Morrison, one great grandson Ryder Wiersema, and a great granddaughter Bartels due in October; and his sister Bendetta Fuller.
Glenn was employed by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department from 1967-1990. After retirement he was employed by Gold Star FS from 1990-1992.
Glenn was a founding and 35 year member of the Whiteside County Mounted Patrol; a past member of the Tampico Fire Department; an active member of the Whiteside County Fair Board from 2000-2015; and served on the Whiteside County Board from 1990-2024, as well as a current member of the Geneseo Antique Tractor Club.
Glenn enjoyed trail riding with his daughter for many years, and spending time with family, especially his grand and great grandchild, as well as attending antique tractor club events.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral home in Prophetstown with cremation rites to follow. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials have been established in his memory.
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