Mr. Glenn Laverne Gannon's Obituary
Glenn Laverne Gannon, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Glenn was born on July 19, 1947 to Laverne and Ellen Gannon. In 1969, he married the former Bonnie Hill and together they were blessed with 4 children and 47 years of marriage. He served his country proudly in the Marine Corps from 1967 until 1970 during the Vietnam War. Glenn was a hardworking man. He worked for many different foundry’s in his career to provide for his family. He coached Orchard View youth baseball for a time and enjoyed playing cards, fishing, camping and bowling. Glenn was a strong-willed, hardworking, loving, humorous man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children, Robert (Tammy) Gannon, Glenn Jr. (Michelle) Gannon, Shawn (Burnette) Doctor and Charles Gannon; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest (Wannetta) Gannon, James Gannon and Elmer Gannon; sister, Marjie Gannon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and sister-in-law, Margy Gannon. A FUNERAL SERVICE will take place at 2pm on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210. VISITATION will be held from 5-7pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to Glenn’s family.
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