He had a career in law enforcement and served in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. Glenn joined the Houston Police Department in September 1959, serving in several areas including Juvenile Division, one of the first Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) teams, and the Vice Squad and Patrol. He retired from Houston January 25, 1982.
He also served as a police officer in Brenham, Texas, a sheriff’s deputy in San Marcos, Texas, an officer for Austin Independent School District, Assistant Chief in Flatonia, Texas and a Constable for Harris County.
He was a member of Houston Police Retired Officers Association, American Legion Post 0102, and VFW Post 7104. He had a passion for singing, dominoes, Dairy Queen, Fox News, old TV westerns and people. He truly never met a stranger and above all, he loved to make people laugh.
He is preceded in death by his father Cecil Grieger, mother Edna Noack Grieger, and brother Cecil C. Grieger.
He is survived by sons Marlon Grieger (Becky), Britt Grieger (Debbie), step-son David Bowman (Samantha), sister-in-law Geraldine Grieger, grandchildren Marissa Grieger, Kristin Grieger, Alyssa Voth (Bryant) and Amanda VanBenschoten (Shayne). He is also survived by three great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, and many lifelong friends.
“Death is more universal than life; everyone dies, but not everyone lives. –Alan Sachs
Glenn lived a great life and for that, we cannot be sad. He was a funny, funny jokester. So please share your stories of him with each other and laugh.
A visitation for Glenn will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A funeral service will occur Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A committal service will occur Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkwestheimer.com for the Grieger family.
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