Glenn Edward Ebert

Glenn Edward Ebert

Cedar Rapids

Glenn Edward Ebert, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Trinity St. James United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Glenn was born November 19, 1928, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Fred and Marie (Hallett) Ebert. He

graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1947, where he lettered in basketball and met his future bride, Grace, who was a cheerleader. On February 20, 1948, Glenn was united in marriage to Grace Hersom at Trinity St. James United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. He retired from Quaker Oats after 40 years of service as a union sheet metal worker. Glenn was a member of Good Sam’s Camping and Senior Olympics. Glenn enjoyed golfing, fishing, and camping. He played softball in the Senior Olympics in Arizona until he was 75 years old, and he also enjoyed shuffleboard. Glenn loved traveling in their motorhome and especially taking the grandchildren to Disney World.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 76 years, Grace E. Ebert of Cedar Rapids; children, Gregory (Joanne) Ebert of Maynard, Iowa, and Janice (Patrick) Casey of Marion, Iowa; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Meth-Wick for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity St. James United Methodist Church, Meth-Wick Community, or a charity of your choice.

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