Glen J.W. Wisecup, age 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 in his home. He was born October 25, 1923, in Reeds Spring, MO, to Cleo and Dalsie (Keithley) Wisecup. He was a member of Southhaven Baptist Church. Glen retired as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army after over 35 years of service including service during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed wood working, playing softball, and bowling, he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His greatest love was spending time with his family. Glen married Dorothy Wells on April 21, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Dalsie Wisecup; two brothers, Cleo Wisecup and Earl Wisecup. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,Dorothy Mae Wisecup of the home; two children, Jeffrey Glen Wisecup of Springfield and Glenda Diane Hanstein and husband Barry of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Tyler Wisecup, Tiffany Wisecup, Tucker Wisecup, and Claire Hanstein; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.