Services for Erwin Emil William Gleue, 89, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Aliceville Kansas Cemetery, followed by a lunch at the Aliceville Lutheran Church.
Mr. Gleue died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence.
He was born March 30, 1927 in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Fred H. and Alvina Riggert Gleue.
Mr. Gleue began his military career with the United States Army August 25, 1951. He served in Nuremberg, Germany, completed Army gen. school – Intel Analyst, and received 3 medals: WWII Occupation Medal, German Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on August 24, 1954.
He graduated from Emporia State University in May of 1958 with a business degree. After school he worked as a bank examiner for one year. He then went on to work for the Social Security Administration as a claims representative for 30 years, retiring from the SSA office in Independence, Kansas.
Erwin married Marlene C. Quathamer, June 5, 1960 in Humboldt, Kansas. She survives at Brandon Woods Independent Living.
Other survivors include two sons, Alan Gleue of Lawrence, KS, Mike Gleue and wife Dr. Lois Wilkins of DeSoto, KS; daughter Janelle Gleue Taylor and Husband Todd of Independence, KS; grandchildren, Casey Gleue and wife Haley, Ryan Gleue, Marshall Rawley, Adam Taylor and wife Margaret, Nicole Taylor, Kyle Taylor, and Ursula Logan and husband Don.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jerry Marquette Radiation Oncology Center at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Coffeyville, KS, sent in care of the funeral home.
My condolences to all of Erwin’s family. I knew him because I am Joe Couch’s cousin. Dollie Couch has told me of his health challenges and let me know that he had passed. Such a good man – I’m sorry for your loss.
Janelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice man.
Mr. Gleue will always share a part of my heart! He assisted in my time of need and shall never forget it. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his lovely wife and family. Janelle stay strong! You are a wonderful, caring daughter.
So sorry to hear about Erwin! He was a very kind and gentle man! Good thoughts for Marlins and you all!
Greatest Aunt Marlene and family, Lyle and I send our love and prayers. When we think of Uncle Erwin we remember his smile, his laugh and his stories! Having you both at the Gleue reunions and family gatherings will live forever in our hearts! You taught us what family is is and what family is about! You were always there! Love you and praying Christ’s Peace be with you always! We will miss him and never stop loving him and you! Lyle and Dayle
Erwin, will be greatly missed by his church family here in Independence, He served Zion so many years on various boards and as an usher. He was always in the back greeting all of us with a smile and handing out bulletins and he was always the first to throw out a wonderful greeting in German to keep us on our toes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marlene, Mike, Al, Jan and all of the family. You can all find comfort in knowing that this isn’t good bye but simply “see you later” when you are joined together again where the pain and suffering doesn’t exist.
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Gleue. He was always so nice to visit with at the BB games. He was so proud of Adam and I am sure he loved all the Grandkid’s. Our hearts are with you. Bill and Marie White
Our condolences on the loss of your father, husband and grandfather.