Glenn David Aumann

Dr. Glenn David Aumann, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Houston, Tx on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born June 17, 1930 in Elbowoods, North Dakota to Walter Aumann and Margaret Weinand Aumann.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers James Aumann and John Aumann . He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carol Sneen Aumann; his son, David Aumann (Juliette), and daughters Beth Barnes (Byron), Diane Evans (Lamar), and Karen Caples (Robert). He leaves behind seven grandchildren; Kevin Barnes (Elisabeth), Travis Barnes, Christopher Evans(Hilary), Gregory Evans (Heather), Robert Evans, Evan Caples, and Lauren Caples. He has one great-grandchild, Bryson Evans. He is also survived by brothers Milton Aumann, Eugene Aumann (Connie), Clayton Aumann (Bernadette) and sister, Arlene Lahr (Eugene) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Glenn worked for the University of Houston for 45 years. He began his career there as a Professor of Biology and then held several important administrative positions including Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Interim Provost of the University. Glenn was instrumental in procuring and managing the U of H Coastal Center- a 900 acre research facility where he was involved with restoring the native coastal prairie. Glenn retired at age 80 and was honored to be awarded Professor Emeritus status.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening, reading, bird watching, and woodworking.

Glenn proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy submarine services on the Tilefish, Pomfret and Bagara.

Visitation will be held at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris Street, Houston, Texas 77401 from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 15.

Services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church at 4930 W. Bellfort Ave., Houston, Tx 77035 at 11am Thursday, May 16. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, the Stanley Area Historical Society P.O. Box 142 , Stanley, WI 54768, or to the Coastal Prairie Partnership P.O. Box 540342, Houston, Tx 77254