George Grant Glinke, 71, of Roscommon passed away Sept. 24, 2018 at his home in Roscommon.
George was born in Trenton April 2, 1947 to George Harold and Jeanette Gertrude (Johnson) Glinke. He married Patricia Jean Hutton June 5, 1971 in Southgate.
George resided in Southgate since birth, Lincoln Park from 1976 until 1995, and Rosommon from 1995 to present.
He worked for Chrysler for 30 years, having retired in 1995 as an engine inspector. He also worked for Best Western in Houghton Lake after retirement.
George had been a member for many years of the American Legion in Wyandotte. He was a proud member of the UAW 372.
He was a veteran. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Glinke of Roscommon; children, Sean Glinke of Roscommon, Holly (Don Krathwohl) Glinke of Roscommon and Scott Glinke of Midland; grandchildren, Sean Jr., Adam, Brandon, Maxx, as well as his granddog “Miley”; sister, Nancy Dunne of Utica; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his uncle, Jacque Johnson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Walsh Funeral Home, Roscommon. Burial is at Crestview Cemetery in Markey Township.
Walsh Funeral Home, Roscommon is serving the family.
