Glenn Everett Olinger
May 22, 1918 — June 4, 2012
Glenn Everett Olinger, 94, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Alburnett, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at the care center, following a long illness. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Dan Peterson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the funeral home in Marion. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Pauline; children, Robert (Judy) Olinger of Ames, Susan (Richard) Housman of Mediapolis, IA, and Barbara (Joe) Trumm of Alburnett; eight grandchildren, Andrea Olinger of Altoona, Kristi (Bob) Garfinkle of Windsor, CA, Gina (Joe) Hope of Des Moines, Dr. Chad (Catherine) Olinger of Council Bluffs, Stacy (Norm Gaskin) Housman of Minneapolis, Ehren (Abby) Housman of Mediapolis, Sarah (Jeff) Pick of St. Louis Park, MN, and Carley Trumm of Alburnett; four great-grandchildren, Macy, Sophia, and Carson Hope, and Trey Pick. Also surviving are his brother, Roy (Anna) Olinger of Springville; nephews, John (Betty) Olinger of Cedar Rapids, and Ron (Nancy) Olinger of Springville; and his feline friends, Toby and Susie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Frances; and nephew, Bruce Olinger.
Glenn was born May 22, 1918 on the east edge of Marion, the son of George and Mary (Bachman) Olinger. He attended school in Marion, and graduated from Springville High School. Glenn met the love of his life, Pauline Taylor of Marion, and they were married at Marion Christian Church on August 5, 1941. They farmed in Springville, Martelle, Central City, and Alburnett, with Glenn retiring in 1994. He was also a carpenter for many years, first with his cousin, TJ Olinger, then forming a partnership with his brother, Roy. As “G & R Construction”, they proudly built Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, in rural Marion. He loved horses, and the time he spent farming with his father. Glenn enjoyed woodworking, building toy farm wagons, cradles and shelves for his grandchildren. First and foremost, his wife and his family were the most important things in his life.
Glenn was a member of the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, Marion, a charter member of the Alburnett Historical Society, and a long time member of the Alburnett Lions Club.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to all of the staff at the Hiawatha Care Center, and Home Choice Senior Care for the loving care they provided Glenn.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Glenn’s memory.
Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Pauline; children, Robert (Judy) Olinger of Ames, Susan (Richard) Housman of Mediapolis, IA, and Barbara (Joe) Trumm of Alburnett; eight grandchildren, Andrea Olinger of Altoona, Kristi (Bob) Garfinkle of Windsor, CA, Gina (Joe) Hope of Des Moines, Dr. Chad (Catherine) Olinger of Council Bluffs, Stacy (Norm Gaskin) Housman of Minneapolis, Ehren (Abby) Housman of Mediapolis, Sarah (Jeff) Pick of St. Louis Park, MN, and Carley Trumm of Alburnett; four great-grandchildren, Macy, Sophia, and Carson Hope, and Trey Pick. Also surviving are his brother, Roy (Anna) Olinger of Springville; nephews, John (Betty) Olinger of Cedar Rapids, and Ron (Nancy) Olinger of Springville; and his feline friends, Toby and Susie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Frances; and nephew, Bruce Olinger.
Glenn was born May 22, 1918 on the east edge of Marion, the son of George and Mary (Bachman) Olinger. He attended school in Marion, and graduated from Springville High School. Glenn met the love of his life, Pauline Taylor of Marion, and they were married at Marion Christian Church on August 5, 1941. They farmed in Springville, Martelle, Central City, and Alburnett, with Glenn retiring in 1994. He was also a carpenter for many years, first with his cousin, TJ Olinger, then forming a partnership with his brother, Roy. As “G & R Construction”, they proudly built Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, in rural Marion. He loved horses, and the time he spent farming with his father. Glenn enjoyed woodworking, building toy farm wagons, cradles and shelves for his grandchildren. First and foremost, his wife and his family were the most important things in his life.
Glenn was a member of the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, Marion, a charter member of the Alburnett Historical Society, and a long time member of the Alburnett Lions Club.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to all of the staff at the Hiawatha Care Center, and Home Choice Senior Care for the loving care they provided Glenn.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Glenn’s memory.
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