Glen Klingler Obituary

Glen Ray Klingler

Glen Ray Klingler, 97, of Oakwood, died at 10:22 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.

He was born May 10, 1926, in Paulding, to Grover and Myrtle (Franklin) Klingler. He married Patricia Pratt on Sept. 14, 1946, and she preceded him in death in October, 1979. He then married Nancy Hayner on Feb. 10, 1973, and she survives in Oakwood.

Glen's other survivors include three children, Sue Meeks of Findlay, Doug (Amie) Klingler of Aurthur, and Jacci Henry of Findlay; three stepchildren, Tony (Deb) Lambert of Defiance, Gina (Pat) Sensabaugh of Cecil, and Rebecca Lambert of Defiance; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bob Meeks; and five siblings, Hap Klingler, Lavone Adams, Betty Lloyd, Eva Grunden, and Edna Shaffer.

Glen worked in the garage at Reinhart Chevy of Paulding and retired from Dinnerbell Foods in Defiance. He was an U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. From 1944-1945, he was on the submarine Chaser as a fireman and electrician in the South Pacific Theatre. He was wounded in the Philippines, but was awarded a Purple Heart and other metals. Glen was a member of Auglaize Chapel Church of God, Continental American Legion, and life member of Defiance Am Vets. He loved his children and enjoyed fishing, tinkering, collecting, Harley-Davidson, and music.

Glen's funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Auglaize Chapel Church of God with Pastor Stan Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Chapel Cemetery Oakwood. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to CHP of Paulding, Gideon Bibles, or Auglaize Chapel Church of God.

Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.