Richard A. “Dick” Glusenkamp, 85, of rural Markle, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Herbert and Hilda (Westerman) Glusenkamp.
Dick graduated from Concordia High School, Fort Wayne. He also attended Valparaiso University. He served the country in the United States Air Force, where he served his fellow servicemen as a cook. Dick was the former owner of Prentice Products located in Fort Wayne.
Dick was a devout Lutheran and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed traveling. He also enjoyed spending time at Lake Gage and his properties in Fremont and Markle. He spent time tying flies for fly fishing, training his hunting dogs, cooking, and hosting parties for his family and friends.
Later in life, he was active with others who were also battling Parkinson's disease. Together they participated in kickboxing and physical training. Although his body was slowly failing him, he pushed himself to the limits to slow the progression of Parkinson's. Even after withstanding falls while walking around Lake Gage he continued to attempt to remain physically active.
Surviving family include his daughter, Karen "Betsy" Glusenkamp; grandchildren, Savannah Jessie and Cash Jessie; and a host of extended family. Besides his parents, Dick was preceded in passing by his wife, Carol Glusenkamp.
Devoted father to Betsy, loving husband of Carol, proud grandpa of Savannah and Cash. Dear friend to many. Dick provided for his wife and daughter. He quietly helped others throughout his life and never made his good deeds known.
A funeral service celebrating Dick's life will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with a visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Dick will be laid to rest alongside Carol at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Ducks Unlimited (https://www.ducks.org/indiana) or the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/). Condolences and memories of Dick can be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
