Glenn's Self-Written Obituary:
Glenn J. Smith was born September 29, 1918 in Frontier, Michigan. He was the only son of Jay and Myrtle (Yost) Smith, and he had four older sisters. He attended primary schools in rural districts of Calhoun and Hillsdale County and then Frontier High School. He married Ardis Carol Dickey February 15, 1941 in Frontier, Michigan.
A veteran of World War II, Smith served in the Headquarters Battery 22nd Field Artillery Battalion of the 4th Armored Division. He was inducted into the service at Fort Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan on April 1, 1942. While he was in the United States, Ardis traveled to be with him wherever he was stationed. His division left for over-seas duty from Camp Miles Standish in Rhode Island on December 24, 1943. His division landed in South Wales and went on to Great Britain waiting for the order to invade France. He served in the European Theater of Operations for 21 months and was in the campaigns at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, five major Battle Stars, and the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action against the enemy. He was honorable discharged Oct. 23, 1945 at Indiantown Gap, PA.
Glenn took advantage of the G.I. Bill of Rights and went back to school for training as a refrigeration engineer with on-the-job credit at Sherer-Gillett Co. in Marshall. After graduation, he was promoted to company service manager and later to quality control manager. He also was a private airplane pilot, transporting parts from suppliers and factory personnel to various locations. He and Ardis built and operated the first two car washes in Marshall, and Ardis owned and operated the Frosty Boy ice cream parlor. They managed and maintained these businesses while he was employed at Warren-Sherer Co. He retired from Warren-Sherer Co. after 33 years of service.
Glenn's hobbies included deer hunting, photography, golf, bowling, fishing and woodworking. He and Ardis belonged to the Marshall Country Club, VFW and Moose Lodge 676. He attended the United Methodist Church of Marshall.
He is survived by his daughter, Deanna Smith (Pat Fox) of Battle Creek and his son, Dennis Smith (Marjorie) of Marshall. He has two grand-daughters and five great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 2 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Marshall. A funeral service to celebrate the gift of his life will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:30AM at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Len Schoenherr officiating.
The family requests that memorials be given to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice of Battle Creek or the United Methodist Church of Marshall. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. To sign the guestbook and leave the family a personal message, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com
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