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Glenn F “Colonel” Geren

Birth	:	25 Aug 1935 Ney, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2022 Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Farmer Cemetery, Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3903008, -84.6410980
Description	:	Glenn "Colonel" F. Geren, 86, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born August 25, 1935, in Ney, Ohio, the son of the late Edgar L. and Bertha I. (Brown) Geren. In his early years, Glenn worked around the family dairy farm "E.L. Geren Midget Dairy Farm", and the family Gulf Service Station in Ney. Glenn married Mary E. Rhodes on January 30, 1971, in Fremont, Indiana, and she preceded him on death on November 29, 2020. He worked as a delivery driver for... Read More	Glenn "Colonel" F. Geren, 86, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born August 25, 1935, in Ney, Ohio, the son of the late Edgar L. and Bertha I. (Brown) Geren. In his early years, Glenn worked around the family dairy farm "E.L. Geren Midget Dairy Farm", and the family Gulf Service Station in Ney. Glenn married Mary E. Rhodes on January 30, 1971, in Fremont, Indiana, and she preceded him on death on November 29, 2020. He worked as a delivery driver for Ney Lumber Company for 42 years, and then worked in grounds and maintenance for Farmer Township, retiring in 2003. In the 1960's, he served on the Ney Volunteer Fire Department, and served as the Fire Chief for a period of time. Glenn enjoyed wood craftsmanship, and was proud of his many finished projects, including the walnut wood room at the current Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home on Lynn Street in Bryan. In his free time, Glenn loved spending time with his family at their Clear Lake cottage. He also enjoyed listening to country music, and attended many local concerts, and even visited the Grand Ole Opry on multiple occasions. Glenn is survived by his daughter, Amy (Matt) Brandt of Ney, Ohio; granddaughter, Linzi Graber; four step-children, Deb (Maury) Sims of Ney, Ohio, Steve Stauffer of Ney, Ohio, Cathy (Ed) DeRossett of Sherwood, Ohio, and Kelly (Randy) Mitsch of Butler, Indiana; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and life-long friend, Forest "Corky" Dietrich of Ney, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Mary E. Geren; one step-son, Dale Stauffer; and one brother, Gene E. Geren. A gathering of family and friends for Glenn F. Geren will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood, Ohio 43556. A Celebration of Life will follow at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. with Betty Penner officiating. Interment will follow in Farmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 State Route 66 North, Defiance, Ohio 43512.

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Where is Glenn F “Colonel” Geren's memorial?
Glenn F “Colonel” Geren's memorial is located at: Farmer Cemetery, Farmer, Defiance County, USA.
When did Glenn F “Colonel” Geren death?
Glenn F “Colonel” Geren death on 6 Feb 2022 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Glenn F “Colonel” Geren's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3903008
Longitude: -84.6410980

Family Members:

Parent

Edgar Lorinzo Geren

(1894 - 1976)

Bertha Irene Brown Geren

(1900 - 1986)

Spouse

Mary Ellen Rhodes Geren

(1935 - 2020)

Siblings

Gene Edgar Geren

(1937 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Farmer Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3903008, -84.6410980

2. Upper Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840000, -84.6700000

3. Kemp Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3703003, -84.6802979

4. Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3553000, -84.6700000

5. Williams Center Cemetery
Williams Center, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4288902, -84.6125031

6. Tamarack Cemetery
Milford Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4117012, -84.7089005

7. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4261017, -84.7099991

8. Fetters Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4519500, -84.6159900

9. Melbern-Neihardt Cemetery
Melbern, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4633600, -84.6416330

10. Lintz Cemetery
Ney, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3760986, -84.5402985

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Ney, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -84.5353012

12. Yackee Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4707985, -84.6324997

13. Ney Cemetery
Ney, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3856010, -84.5271988

14. Six Corners Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3213997, -84.7153015

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3092003, -84.5931015

16. Doud Cemetery
Ney, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3811680, -84.5161110

17. Fountain Grove Cemetery
Bryan, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4572182, -84.5480576

18. Thomas Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4769100, -84.6994240

19. Brown Cemetery
Bryan, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4822006, -84.5935974

20. Maple Grove Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435997, -84.7521973

21. St. Mary's Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441120, -84.7542700

22. Clarksville Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4281006, -84.7677994

23. Auglaize Village Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3399760, -84.5165610

24. Funk Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3396988, -84.5164032