Glenn Orman Schondelmayer

Glenn Schondelmayer 83, lifelong resident of Middleville passed away peacefully at his home Saturday April 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born April 1, 1926 the son of Carner and Clara Schondelmayer and was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II from 1944 - 1946. Glenn married Patty L. Cummings in South Bend Indiana on September 21, 1946. She sadly preceded him in death on July 11, 1995. Glenn was a Barber in the Hastings and Middleville area for 31 years, and a welcome fixture at Geukes Market throughout his life. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers. A true lover of the outdoors, Glenn enjoyed farming, hunting, snowmobiling, and loved to walk along the creek and fence lines of the land he so loved. He delighted in the arrival of a newborn calf on the farm and the renewal of life it represented. Glenn is survived by his wife, Marcia (Solomon) Schondelmayer, his children Dianna (Richard) Overmire, Sandy (Barbara) Schondelmayer, Susan Stiver, Julie (Frank) Wigda, grandchildren, Todd Overmire, Brently (Becky) Overmire, Christopher Overmire, Kelly Schondelmayer, Kary (Mike) Henning, Tracy (Chip) George, Paige Stiver, Derek Stiver and 4 great-grandchildren. Glenn also found special joy with Marcia's family, Bonnie (Jeff) Meredith, Kimberly (Jim) Hilton, Nikki Meredith, Kourtney Meredith, Dani Meredith, Ryan Hilton and Marisa Hilton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carner and Clara Schondelmayer, sister Marjorie, brother Forrest, and granddaughter Renee, infant daughter of Sandy and Carolyn. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Thornapple Emergency Services, and Barry Community Hospice for their wonderful care. In the spirit of Glenn's love of family gatherings, friends and family are invited to a Remembrance and Celebration of Life which will be held at th Barry Expo Center on N. M-37 Highway on Saturday May 9, 2009 from 2:00pm into the evening. In lieu of flowers please consider a charitable contribution in Glenn's name to Barry County Relay for Life or Barry County Agricultural Fair Improvement Fund C/O Barry Community Foundation. Burial with Military Honors will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).