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Glen Rollin “Rocky” Rockwell Sr.

Birth	:	20 Dec 1921 Milan, Erie County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2014 Milan, Erie County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Milan Cemetery, Milan, Erie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2935270, -82.5989270
Description	:	Glenn R. "Rocky" Rockwell Sr., 92, residing in Milan, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 3, 2014, in Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Glenn was born Dec. 20, 1921, in Avery, Milan, Ohio, to Floyd and Laura (Strohmier) Rockwell. Glenn graduated from Milan High School in 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps and graduated July 28, 1943, from the Army Air Force Advanced Flying School in Marianna, Fla., where he was a pilot instructor. He was transferred to ATC and started flying B17s and C47s. He retired in 1981... Read More	Glenn R. "Rocky" Rockwell Sr., 92, residing in Milan, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 3, 2014, in Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Glenn was born Dec. 20, 1921, in Avery, Milan, Ohio, to Floyd and Laura (Strohmier) Rockwell. Glenn graduated from Milan High School in 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps and graduated July 28, 1943, from the Army Air Force Advanced Flying School in Marianna, Fla., where he was a pilot instructor. He was transferred to ATC and started flying B17s and C47s. He retired in 1981 from the United States Air Force Reserve as a major. Glenn worked at New Departure Hyatt (the Sandusky General Motors plant) for 31 years, retiring in 1977. He loved spending time with his family, traveling (having visited all 50 states), reading and playing golf. Glenn was a member of the Milan Rotary Club (he was a past president and received the Paul Harris Award), Milan Odd Fellows (he had been a Noble Grand), Norwalk Elks, Norwalk and Huron Eagles, Life Member of the Milan American Legion Post 527 (he was a past commander), Shriners (member of the Zenobia Scottish Rite, Singara Grotto), 32nd Degree Mason of Erie Lodge No. 0239, served on the Milan Village Council, served as mayor of Milan from 1961-1974, served on the Ohio Municipal Advisory Board, and was named the Milan Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year in 1968. Glenn is survived by his three children, Glenn R. Rockwell Jr., Connie (Richard) Smith and Steven (Kim) Rockwell; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Jim) Howatineck, Annette (Brad) Simon, Adrianne (Eric) Quillen, Stephanee (Quinn) Zeerbe, Jennifer (Jaime) Smith, Benjamin Smith and Patrick Rockwell; seven great-grandchildren, Thomas, Blake, Kalli, Kenadi, Kira, Austin and Nicholas; two stepgrandchildren, Jordan and Carson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Carole Russell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his first wife, Constance (Nelson) Rockwell; his second wife, Delores (Clark) Rockwell; his third wife, Joyce Peck-Rockwell; brother and sister-in-law, John (Hazel) Rockwell; and sister and brother-in-law, Lela (William) Doerner. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory Milan Chapel, 1 S. Main St., Milan. Friends may also call from 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, until the time of funeral services at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale W. Thomas presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Milan Cemetery, Milan.

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Glen Rollin “Rocky” Rockwell Sr.'s memorial is located at: Milan Cemetery, Milan, Erie County, USA.
When did Glen Rollin “Rocky” Rockwell Sr. death?
Glen Rollin “Rocky” Rockwell Sr. death on 3 Nov 2014 in Milan, Erie County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.2935270
Longitude: -82.5989270

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd Robinson Rockwell

(1890 - 1971)

Laura Louise Strohmier Rockwell

(1897 - 1958)

Spouse

Constance Lee Nelson Rockwell

(1923 - 1997)

Dolores Louise Rockwell

(1921 - 1986)

Siblings

John Robertson “Jack” Rockwell

(1923 - 2008)

Lela May Rockwell Doerner

(1926 - 1998)

Elmer Kurtz Rockwell

(1912 - 1934)

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Milan, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2935270, -82.5989270

2. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Milan, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2949190, -82.5976030

3. North Milan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3122738, -82.6037879

4. Sloat Burial Lot (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.2820000, -82.6280000

5. Fort Avery Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 41.3165490, -82.5746500

6. O'Dell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2975530, -82.5595830

7. Jacobsburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2726700, -82.6348000

8. East Norwalk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2597100, -82.5811700

9. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2596780, -82.5812240

10. Sweet Cemetery
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11. Camp Avery Memorial
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12. Drake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2859660, -82.6578930

13. Ruggles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2666100, -82.6562200

14. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2374992, -82.5942001

15. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.2396600, -82.6200300

16. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2392220, -82.6200330

17. Webb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2604320, -82.6610750

18. Berlinville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3022003, -82.5207977

19. Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2559470, -82.5355670

20. Scott Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3541985, -82.6027985

21. Brown Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.2363940, -82.5665000

22. Saint John's Cemetery
Milan, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3511000, -82.6306360

23. Saint Peter Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
Norwalk, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2297190, -82.6022680

24. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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