Egli, Glen Wilbur

Egli, GlenGlen Wilbur Egli, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 2:16 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

Glen was born October 25, 1929 in Lowpoint, Illinois, the son of Reuben A. and Matilda (Eigsti) Egli.

The family moved to Pattensburg, Illinois, where Glen was raised.   He graduated from LaRose High School in LaRose, Illinois. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Austria and Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1959.

Glen married Marilyn Griffith Hines in Varna, Illinois on February 27, 1982.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marilyn; a step son, Douglas Hines of Quincy, Illinois; a step daughter, Brenda (and David) Linker of Princeton, Illinois; his twin brother, Ben (and Shirley) Egli of Metamora, Illinois; a sister, Jeannette (and Marvin) Viets of Minonk, Illinois; a brother, John (and Della) Egli of Metamora, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.   Glen was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter Egli and Christ Egli; and two sisters, Emma Monk and Mary Bennett.

Glen loved country music. He enjoyed playing his guitar, camping, and traveling. He was a design/draftsman in the mechanical field.   His work took him to Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Peoria, Illinois.

Glen was a member of First Baptist Church in Galesburg. He had served as a deacon, an usher, and played guitar in the Praise Band. He belonged to the Sunday Morning Men’s Bible Study.

He was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge #155 in Galesburg and formerly El Bon Shrine. He also belonged to Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285 in Galesburg.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg, with military rites by the American Legion Post #285. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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