Glenn L. VanSteenburgh, 74, passed away in Great Bend, Kan. on Dec. 24th, 2019. Born on Dec. 8th, 1945, he was the son of Hiram and Nellie (Strodtmann) VanSteenburgh. A lifetime Barton/Rice County resident he worked as a truck driver. He married Carol Beck in Claflin, Kan. on Aug. 17th, 1968. They were married for 51 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a past member of American Legion Post #180 in Great Bend where he participated in the Patriot guard. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, RC planes, and was an avid HAM radio operator. He was a talented grillmaster and loved to cook. 

Survivors include sons, David (Relinda) VanSteenburgh and Michael (Barbara) of Great Bend, Kan.; sister, Kay Dimmitt (Al), Gladstone, Mo.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bob VanSteenburgh. 

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Jan. 17th at St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood, Kan. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at Minnis Chapel on Jan. 16th. Inurnment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Minnis Chapel 

P.O. Box 246 

Ellinwood, KS 67526

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 12, 2020