Glenn E. Knox
August 19, 1916 — August 20, 2011
Glenn E. Knox, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away early Saturday morning, August 20, 2011 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Glenn was born August 19, 1916 in Fostoria, Ohio, a son of the late William T. and Electa (Buterbaugh) Knox. He was a graduate of Fostoria High School. He served his country in the US Army during World War II.
From 1951 - 1989 Glenn lived in Los Angeles, California and then moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 2008 he came to live with a nephew, Phil Knox, in Mishawaka.
Glenn retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a private pilot and greatly enjoyed flying. He also liked reading, traveling, walking, hiking and stamp and coin collecting.
Glenn is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Glenn was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Donald and Kenneth Knox; and a sister, Helen Fittro.
Services honoring Glenn’s life were held Wednesday, August 24, at 11 am in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka with Pastor Mark Zerkel officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Military honors were provided by VFW #360 / American Legion # 161 Burial Squad.
Visitation for family and friends was held Wednesday from 9 - 11 am in the funeral home.
Contributions in Glenn’s memory are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
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