Submitted by: John C. Monk

Glen E. Staples

June 23, 1926 - Feb. 3, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Glen E. Staples, 83, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. Glen was born June 23, 1926, in Mount Hermon, Kentucky, to the late Noah E. and Verda S. (Jackson) Staples. On March 10, 1951, Glen married the former Ms. Carol Thomas in Plymouth, Indiana. Carol survives along with their children, Kimberly Kay Staples, Cristi Lynn Staples, Andrea Lea (Russ) Ether and Brett M. Staples. Also surviving are his siblings, Ray (Mary Lou) Staples, Larry Staples, Jewel Bennett, Kathleen Staples, Margaret Kronewitter, Carolyn (Gerald) Kozuch and Delores (Ray) Bruning. Glen is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Clinton, Rondal and Eva Staples. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 7:00 p.m. funeral service on Friday, February 5, 2010, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, Indiana. Glen served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed by Commercial Motor Freight for many years as a truck driver. In his spare time, Glen enjoyed fishing, boating and playing golf. He was a member of VFW Post #360 in Mishawaka and the Teamster's Union, as well as the Michiana Community Church of God, Granger, Indiana. In his memory, contributions may be made to HOPE Ministries, 532 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 4, 2010