Glen Albert Switzer, 96, of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.
He was born May 24, 1927, at Wingate, to the late Russell and Lucille (Murphy) Switzer.
Glen attended Wingate schools and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. On Oct. 16, 1948, he married Mary Kathryn VanDame. She preceded him in death March 29, 1998. He worked at Raybestos as a maintenance supervisor and retired after 30 plus years. After retirement he moved to Lake Placid, Florida for many years. He was a life-time member of the Crawfordsville American Legion Post 72, where he was a member for 77 years, and a member of the VFW, and the Elks, Eagles and Moose Lodges. He enjoyed dancing, boating, playing cards and poker, and spending time with his friends at the Legion.
He is survived by his four sons, Mike (Vickie) Switzer, David (Nin) Switzer, Terry (Cindy) Switzer and Russell (Tammy) Switzer; 13 grandchildren, Shannon (Erin) Switzer, Jacob (Amanda) Switzer, James (Lisa) Switzer, Jennifer (Ben) Evans, Janelle (Stephen) Escalante, Denise (Don) Otterburg, Dawn (David) Biggs, Keith (Shannon) Switzer, Kelly (Eric) Rose, Ben (Jim Mason) Switzer, Sara (Neal) Alfano, Justin Dugger and Misty (Kyle) Bowers; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Switzer; sister Evelyn Hoffman; daughter-in-law Leah Switzer; and great-granddaughter Caitlyn Gail Lee Switzer.
Visitation will be at Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road, Waynetown, on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Howey officiating and military honors by the United States Navy and Legion Post 72 Honor Guard. Burial will follow at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Veteran’s Memorial Park, P.O. Box 804, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.
