Marlin Carroll And Glenna Eileen Rueter

Marlin Carroll Rueter (89), Ellenton FL, formerly Thomasboro IL, died April 6th, 2026 at Braden River Rehabilitation Center, Bradenton FL. Marlin was born January 20th,1937 to Alvin and Ida (Messman) Rueter. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Glenna.

Glenna Eileen Rueter (83), Ellenton FL, formerly Thomasboro IL died April 15th, 2021 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Glenna was born May 21st,1937 to John and Gladys (Pope) Rogers.

Marlin was also proceeded in death by his parents, sister Madeline (Frank) Ablinger and brother L.E. "Ernie" (Sandy Reifsteck) Rueter.

Glenna was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Lee (Eileen) Rogers, Richard (Connie) Rogers, Ray (Marge) Rogers, and sisters Gloria (Lloyd) Curry, Edith (Houser) Inskeep, Mary (Pfeiffer) Smith.

They were both preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law (Cindy and Karl Coffin) and two great-grandchildren; Emma Danielle Coffin (Michael Coffin & Nadja Derouin) and Elana Holder (Savanna Coffin).

They are survived by their daughter Leisa (Bob) Weatherford (IL), granddaughter Kristin (Michael) Sandone, great-grandchildren Jack Sandone and Katie Sandone (IL); granddaughter Shauntae Coffin (IL), great-grandchildren Savanna Willis, William Willis, Dominic Coffin, great-grand-child Wyatt Holder; grandson Michael Coffin (Canada), great-great-grandchild Derouin Coffin and grandson Gary Phares (IL).

We will always remember Glenna's smile, her perfectly done hair and nails, her pies, Texas Sheet Cake, and, oh, that homemade fudge! She was a great cook and was always happy to help with events. She loved her family, especially Marlin, the man who put the sparkle in her eyes for 63 years.

In his younger days, Marlin was always there to lend a helping hand (and to volunteer others as well!) if someone needed something done. Later in life he loved playing cards to pass the time after the loss of his reason for living, Glenna.

Anyone who knew them witnessed the love they had for each other until the very end. They will be greatly missed.

If you wish to, contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center or The Shriners