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Obituary for Richard Glawe
Richard Glawe, 77, of Oconto, passed away August 18, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay. Richard was born December 12, 1943 in Green Bay to the late Noris and Virginia Glawe. He served in the US Navy. Richard worked for Green Bay and Western Railroad as an engineer and loved telling railroad stories. In 1979 he married the love of his life Sally Longsine and he gained her family and made them his own. Richard enjoyed many things, listening to music, dancing, playing his guitar, and spending time with Sally. He took pride in his lawn and house. He was an amazing grandpa and enjoyed the memories he made with his grandchildren.
He will be remembered by his wife, Sally; step-son, Randy (Jane) Bigelow; two grandchildren, Debbie (Nate) Bigelow, Robert Bigelow; five great grandchildren, Kyle (Brandi), Breanna, Ayden, Leah, Fisher; and two great great grandchildren, Emerson and Nora; and a special cousin from Florida, Joanne Bonesho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noris and Virginia Glawe; two brothers, Jim and Lee.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 3 to 6 PM Friday, August 27, 2021. Memorial services will be conducted 6 PM Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Francis Nusi officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
The family would like a special thank you to Linda Trepanier, the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, Unity Hospice, the veterans and Gallagher Funeral Home.
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