Glen was born June 18,1940 in Streator, Illinois. He moved to Florida in the 1950's and attended Sarasota High School and graduated in 1958. He began working at the age of 16 for Sears until he enlisted with the US Navy and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Independence.
Upon his return to Sarasota, Glen worked at American Beryllium Company (Loral, L3) as a precision machinist and then as a skilled plating technician for 30 years. During this time, Glen was an integral part in establishing a local labor union that ensured better pay, employee benefits, and better working conditions for everyone within the company. It was also during this time that Glen met Karolyn and they married on June 18th, 1976. Glen was also active within the Sarasota community. He obtained his real estate license also and was involved the Sarasota Jaycess for many years.
Glen was predeceased in death by his parents at an early age and his loving wife, Karolyn who passed away August 23, 2020.
Glen is survived by his loving son, Scott Spencer and his wife Jill Spencer of Sarasota, stepson, Tom Davis and his wife Kristin Davis of Venice.
Glen was most happy spending time with his family, friends, and his grandson Kevin Spencer. Glen (and Karolyn) truly loved traveling to North Carolina for vacations and spending their summers in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah Forest and Brevard, NC.
Glen was a proud American also loved supporting the University of Florida Gators. Although Glen was quite stubborn at times (and often opinionated), he was also always quick to point out his admiration the pride he had for his family and sons!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 14th, at 11:00 AM at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home, 170 Honore Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. Family and friends are welcome to gather beginning at 10:30 AM prior to the service. A reception will follow the service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Private burial services will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery on Thursday, November 19th.
In lieu of flowers, contributions or donations may be to Tunnel for Towers or to your favorite charity.
