Glenn W. Martin

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Martin, Glenn W. Age 97, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel, wife, Margaret, second wife, Jeanne, and daughter, Deborah. Glenn served as a Methodist minister for 35 years, as the pastor of local churches, an urban missioner, and Christian educator; he also was a writer for church publications, radio, television, and of Christian education curriculum. He was very proud of the seven books of short stories that he wrote and published. After retirement, he returned to his love of music as a drummer in many musical groups, enjoyed time with family and friends, and teaching senior study classes. Glenn was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, and his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Survived by daughters, Christine (John) Dartt, Carol Hendricks, Judith (Gene) Kovacs, and Jane (Brian) Rethlake; grandchildren, Amy, Jason, Justin, Leah, Amber, Jenny, Josh, Jessica, and many great-grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held, Friday, 12/10 at 10 AM, Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 County Rd C2 W, Roseville. No visitation will be held. Interment at Fort Snelling. Memorials preferred to UMCOR, Heifer International, and Feed My Starving Children. Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

Published on December 5, 2021