Marvin H. (Harold) Glick, 95, passed away at his home on December 26, 2021. He was born to Lloyd Henry and Opal Avery Anderson Glick in Bartholomew County Indiana on August 1, 1926. Marvin had 3 siblings, Maurice (Doris Drake Glick Robinette), Freida , and Lynn (Donna Solomon).
On March 22, 1950 he married Irma Mayfield, daughter of Edgar Coleman and Mabel Hamblen Mayfield at Union Christian Church parsonage in Johnson County Indiana. Marvin and Irma’s happy marriage lasted 69 years until Irma passed away in 2019.
Marvin is survived by his children Roger (Deanna Burton), Deborah Glick Eikenbary (Robert), Bruce (Susan Fairhead), and Sandra Dosterglick. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren, Benjamin Glick and, Daniel Glick, both of California, Thomas Glick (Sara Reynolds) and Timothy Glick (Amanda Rediker), both of Columbus, Rebecca Eikenbary (Rexonni Lagare) and Morgan Dosterglick (Morgan Wright), both of Indianapolis, Steven Eikenbary (Jaime Boas) and David Glick (Kerri Shields), both of Chicago, IL, and Quinn Dosterglick of Hartsville. His beloved great grandchildren (the little fellers) are Avery Glick, Harlow Glick, Hunter Thomas Glick, Jay Parker Glick, Lilah Glick, Ellie Glick, Caroline Glick, and Henry Glick. Marvin also had numerous nieces and nephews, who he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother, Maurice; and sister Freida.
Having graduated from Columbus Indiana High School, Marvin attended Purdue Ag. Short Course in Lafayette, In. and achieved the rank of staff sergeant in the National Guard. He worked with his father Lloyd, Grandfather David Elmer Glick, and brother, Lynn Glick in the Glick Seed Service, developing, raising, and selling Indiana certified seed corn, seed soybeans, and seed wheat. Later he founded Glick Farms Inc. with his sons Roger and Bruce, growing and selling Indiana certified seed wheat and seed soybeans.
He was a member of the Hartsville, Indiana Masonic Lodge and proud to be a Shriner. As an active member of Farm Bureau he served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers’ Marketing Co-Op (Premier Ag) .He also served on the Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals and the Clifty Township Trustee Advisory Board. As a member of Modern Farmers he was chosen as an Outstanding Young Farmer in his younger days.
Marvin and Irma enjoyed world travel with the Pro Farmer organization traveling to numerous countries on five continents. Sanibel Island became their favorite place to escape from winter in Indiana. Hiking in the Smokey Mountain National Park with children and grandchildren was a yearly event on or near his birthday for many years. He inspired the love of travel in his children and grandchildren, a gift which continues today.
He was a lifelong learner and an avid reader who kept up with the stock markets, grain prices, Wall Street Journal and numerous books up to the end of his life. He supported the Arbor Day Foundation, Audubon Society, and the World Wide Fund for Nature. Many hours were devoted to genealogy research and he was a member of the Bartholomew County Historical Society.
Newbern United Methodist Church was his home church where he was a faithful member as were his parents and grandparents before him. He served on the Advisory Board, and as Trustee and Church Treasurer. Donations may be made to the Newbern United Methodist Church in Marvin’s memory.
A funeral service to honor Marvin’s life will be held Tuesday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel officiated by Rev. Matt Snodgrass. Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends may gather for visitation two hours prior to the service, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The family kindly requests those planning to attend to wear a mask and be mindful of social distancing recommendations. To view the funeral service via Livestream, visit www.Facebook.com/MyersReedChapel at the time of service.
Marvin H. Glick was known to be a friend and mentor to family, neighbors, and young farmers beginning their operations. He is already greatly missed.
To share a fond memory of Marvin or leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.Myers-Reed.com.
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Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street is serving the Glick family.
