Mr. Glenn C. Waehner

Glenn C. Waehner, devoted family man, inventor, high-tech industry executive and real estate developer, died suddenly on Monday, February 14th at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA. He was 66 years old.

Born to Rose and Rudolph Waehner in Chicago, IL, Mr. Waehner held a BES in Electrical Engineering and in Physics from Johns Hopkins University, an MSEE from New York University, and a PEE (PHD without thesis) in Electrical Engineering from New York University.

Mr. Waehner launched his career at Norden, a division of United Technologies, where he was instrumental in the Avionics Display program for the Space Shuttle. He authored over 30 patents while at Norden. In 1978, Mr. Waehner became Vice President and General Manager of Canberra Industries’ Nuclear Instruments division. Success at Canberra led to his appointment as President of American Dynamics in 1985. Under Mr. Waehner’s leadership, American Dynamics became an industry leader in large and mid-sized Closed Circuit Television video matrix systems.

In 1999, Mr. Waehner and his senior team moved to Pelco. He served as Senior Vice President for Research & Development, helping Pelco become the new dominant player in the CCTV industry. In 2009, Mr. Waehner formed Acuity Systems, where he served as President and CEO until his passing.

Mr. Waehner is survived by Susan, his wife of 44 years; two sons Kevin and Greg; daughter-in-laws Anne and Catherine; four grandchildren Luke, Grant, Lily and Henry; his sister Sandra, brother-in-law Frank; and two nieces Cheryl and Carolyn.

Glenn believed there was no place more beautiful than Lake George in upstate New York, where he was President of Brook Hill Development, property owner and real estate developer of Lagoon Manor in Bolton Landing, NY. Mr. Waehner enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm, kind spirit and eagerness to share his knowledge.

A memorial service will be held in Fresno on Wednesday, February 23rd, at 11:00am at Peoples Church, G.L. Johnson Chapel, 7172 North Cedar Avenue. A second service is planned for Saturday, March 12th at 11:00am at the Congregational Church of New Canaan, Connecticut, where Glenn and family were longtime residents.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Glenn’s name to the Lake George Land Conservancy, 4905 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY 12814, www.lglc.org.

Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.