Glenn Katcher

Glenn Warren Katcher, 93 years young, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, February 25, 2017, Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 10, 1923 in Reynolds, Illinois to Guy L. and Gladys L. (Perry) Katcher. He was a 1940 graduate of Waverly High School, Waverly, Iowa. He served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during WWII. He married Anna M. McDonald on July 5, 1949 in Rockford, IL. They lived in Charles City, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Miami, FL, Santa Clarita, CA and Fort Smith, AR. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and Captain of the Ushers. He owned and operated Katcher Lawn Care, Inc. for many years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was an avid bowler, earning many trophies with a 189 average. Glenn took great pleasure in feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Gerald, Ivan, Raymond and Richard; and one half sister, Doris Newman.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Linda (Robert) Kanak of Grand Lake, OK, Barbara (Henry) Tolopilo of Santa Clarita, CA, Dale (Charlotte) Katcher, of Ottawa, IL and Rex (Debbie) Katcher, Sr. of Garrison, IA; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; two brothers, Don & Larry (Eileene); and one sister, Luella Jean Moore.

Visitation will be at Edwards Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Viewing at St Luke Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. followed by Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. with burial to follow at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Military Honors under the direction Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Shaun, Jason and Weston Kanak, Dustin Katcher, Stephen Tolopilo and Harmand Weeks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Meyer, Patrick High, Rex Katcher, Jr. Paul Gaspar, Kyle O’Hagan and Seth Hines.

Memorials may be made to: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5401 Free Ferry, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

To place online tributes, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Our sincere thanks to Peach Tree Hospice, Jonathan, Karen, Marie and Jennifer for providing compassionate care for Glenn.