- Visitation
Monday, April 1, 2024
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 am
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
- Service
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
10:30 am
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
- Full Obituary
Glenn E. Neumann, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, with his family by his side.
He was born on June 12, 1943, in Highland, IL, to Ohlen O. and Martha E. (nee Rule) Neumann. On August 9th, 1974, he married Hazel Kruse (Boeker) at Troy United Methodist Church in Troy, IL.
Glenn has lived in Highland for 48 years, moving from Troy, IL. He graduated from Triad High School in ’61, the Illinois Police Academy, Champaign, IL, in ’72, got his Associate Degree from Belleville Area College in ’75, his Bachelors Degree from McKendree College, Lebanon, IL, in ’78, and his Masters Degree from Webster College, Webster Groves, MO, in ’80. A hardworking man, Glenn had a great career in law enforcement starting as a Sergeant with the Highland Police Department from ’70 to ’72, then as a Sergeant with the Madison County Sheriff’s Dept. from ’72 to ’94 while concurrently working with the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad from ’74 to ’88, then worked for Schwend’s Ready Mix as a Safety Director from May ’94 to December ’06. He also held part time jobs throughout his life as an Instructor at Southwestern Illinois College and as the Village of St. Jacob Police Chief.
An active member of his community, Glenn belonged to the St. Jacob Fire Dept., the Madison Co. Police Assoc., the Operating Engineers Local 520 (30 yrs.) out of Pontoon, Beach, IL, and the Gold Wing Road Riders Club Chapter “E” in Litchfield, IL. Glenn loved riding his motorcycle and going on cross-country trips with Hazel. He was a good person and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Glenn will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ohlen and Martha Neumann.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 49 years, Hazel Neumann, Highland, IL; son, Timothy (Shari) Kruse, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Cody (Sarah) Kruse, Alleigh (Zach) Hempen; siblings, Susan (Charles) Schatte, Highland, IL, Lee (Linda) Neumann, Chesterfield, MO; nieces, Annie and Katie Neumann, Andrea (Greg) Brummitt; nephews, Nicholas Schatte and Jack Neumann and a few great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to The BackStoppers, Inc.
Visitation: Monday, April 1, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Clergy: Pastor Dan Perry
Interment: Keystone Cemetery
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
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