William George Glasner was born on December 18, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, and peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. After graduating from Bayless High School in Afton, MO, he joined the United States Airforce, serving proudly for eight years. On August 15, 1961 he was united in marriage to Verna (Jean) Smith. They would settle and raise their family in the St. Louis area.

He was known for his dedication to his work as a Refrigeration Air Condition Foreman at the John Cochran VA Hospital and the Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO where he made a lasting impact.

When William, known to all as Bill. was not working, he enjoyed spending time camping with family and friends, fishing at the Bennett Springs trout stream with his dear wife, Jean and life long friends, Judy and Ron Gaines and other family members that might join in at times. Bill had a love of trains and made them a hobby, especially in his later years. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of trains with his great grandchildren.  All that knew Bill, knew that he loved watching the birds come to his many feeders, especially in his last years and could name them all.

After retiring at the age of 55, Bill and Jean moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where he loved to take the family out on the lake in his pontoon boat and make his famous barbecue ribs for the summer holidays.

Bill’s devotion to his wife was evident as he took on the project of building their dream home on Robinson Point overlooking Lake Norfork. With his own hands, he built a 2800 square foot home–taking 10 years to complete. He moved Jean in just 3 months before her passing.

After Jean fell ill, Bill and Jean moved to the Springfield, MO area to be closer to his daughter and her family where he would continue to be a huge part of his grandchildren’s lives.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife Verna (Jean) Glasner and infant son Michael Glasner.

Bill leaves behind a legacy of hard work and devotion to his family. He is survived by his son John T. Glasner and his daughter, Cathy Calhoun and son-in-law, Lyndall, his grandchildren, Alyssa Lamb (Brian), Olivia Schauer (Kyle) and Christian Calhoun, as well as great-grandchildren Charley Lamb, Owen Lamb, Adaline Lamb, Avery Schauer, and Harper Schauer as well as his beloved brother, John F. Glasner (Sandy). He will be dearly missed by his beloved Goldendoodle, Roxie.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The Funeral Service to honor Bill’s life, will take place at the same location, Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 8:30 am with Military Honors following at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S Southwood Rd, Springfield, Missouri, on April 29, 2024, at 10:00 am.

His memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew and cherished him. Bill’s generosity, kindness, work ethic, and unwavering love for his family will always be remembered.