around, fostering his lifelong love of all animals. He came to Denver to begin his police career in
July 1972 at the Lakewood Police Department, the youngest recruit in the Academy class. He
was a dedicated policeman: involved on multiple committees creating change for the better, and
a unique team of investigators called BRAND in 1979. In 1985 Glen received the Director’s
Commendation: another agent, Glen and some citizens lifted a vehicle off an 8-month pregnant
woman at an accident scene. He had a big heart for both people and animals, and was involved
in lots of volunteer work through the police force: giving hours of time and support to events like
the Special Olympics, and the Colorado Special Olympics Torch Run, and the KYGO Christmas
Crusade for Children. Glen retired in 1997, after serving 25 years in the Lakewood Police
Department. After retirement, Glen continued with several ventures. He worked for several
years as an SMM Investigator for Jefferson County. His boss recalled that he had great rapport
with other Countys’ Investigators, assisting whenever needed. She mentioned that when he
walked in a room he would make everyone smile. He would stop in any office when he was near
just to say hi and check on everyone. Glen became a contract Investigator and did background
investigations for the Department of Defense and other governmental agencies until just recently.
From early childhood and throughout his life Glen loved fishing and water. Glen and his wife of
27 years, Nancy, had a houseboat on Lake Powell with friends and a cabin on Lake
McConaughey. One of Glen’s fellow police officers often fished with Glen. On one of the trips
to Lake Powell, Glen pointed out that the red balls on the power lines over I-70 may have been
manufactured in a plant near the small town where he grew up. He recalled that the plant motto
was “our balls may save your life”. Everyone laughed but his fishing friend questioned whether
that was really their motto. The next time Glen visited Missouri he brought back a phone book
advertisement for the company...sure enough, that was their motto! He always had a good joke
on hand to keep people smiling. He made many deep sea fishing trips and loved to visit his
sister-in-law, Sally and her husband, Joe in Alaska to fish. Another of his many hobbies included
fine automobiles which he maintained and collected over the years, including: a DeTomaso
Pantera, a 308 GTB Ferrari, and a fine red Porsche 911 SC Targa. Glen kept them all in perfect
shape, and truly appreciated these vehicles. He also decided that getting his pilot's license was
interesting and a wonderful challenge to be undertaken! He owned a plane with a few comrades
and enjoyed it tremendously.
Glen loved living in Lakewood in his unique Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Green
Mountain Estates with many wonderful neighbors. One of his greatest memories is a celebration
that began in the mid 90’s. It was about 8 pm on a Christmas evening when the Stukes and
Voegelis received a phone call from neighbors, Neldon and Alitze, inviting them to come over to
enjoy desserts. It was spur-of-the moment and by that hour everyone was in pajamas and settling
in for a “long Winter’s nap”. But, Neldon and Alitze insisted that they all come over-pajamas
and robes were just fine. It was a spectacular time, celebrating the spirit and message of
Christmas together and became an annual tradition for many years to come.
Glen had a big place in his heart for all living creatures. He and Nancy truly loved and
appreciated their 4 dogs and a cat...even a squirrel (that you can see on Glen’s shoulder in one of
the pictures). In recent years, Glen created a bird sanctuary complete with 2 heated birdbaths,
multiple bird and squirrel feeders, birdhouses and many places for bunnies to hide and play.
Glen was a great cook. Whether it was barbecuing on the grill or preparing some new feast, he
enjoyed it. During COVID 19, Maggie and Glen had the good fortune to hang out together and
took turns preparing meals at their homes.
Glen Stuke was a true “gentleman”. He was always courteous and always took time to listen,
offer his thoughts and ideas on subjects, and was always willing to share, advise or help with a
project or a challenge - even on a moment's notice. He shared his time and talents unselfishly
and did so with joy. His enthusiasm for doing various projects with attention to detail was
inspirational. Glen had the patience to think about things and figure out the answer to many
challenges and problems, and was able to make things work.
He had a wonderful smile, and a great sense of humor- everyone that met Glen, remembers his
sense of humor. Friends and family will alway remember that he was a joy to be around.
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