Glen Sackett
Alton | Save
Glen A. Sackett Sr., 83, passed away at 1:36 am, Friday December 23, 2011 at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Dunlap, IL on February 8, 1928 the son of the late Jonathan and Jane Belle (Power) Sackett.
On March 18, 1950, he married Violet L. Meisenheimer in Alton, she survives.
He enlisted in the Army when he was 17 years old and served in the European Theater in Italy and was discharged in 1949. He worked at Laclede Steel in Alton for 16 years and 6 months and then for the City of Alton at the Parks Department as a Maintenance Supervisor for 24 years and retired in 1990.
In addition to his wife he leaves behind four sons and three daughters, Eugene and Regina Sackett of Alton, Sue and George Bridgeman of WV, Glen Jr. and Jene Sackett of IA, Jane L. Augustson of East Alton, Billy Sackett of Alton, Danny and Anna Sackett of IN, and Gracie Lang of TX; a brother Byron and Darline Sackett, one sister Mary Carr of Alton; a special granddaughter whom he help raise, Neta Sackett; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a special granddaughter he helped raise, Jane Belle Johnson; a brother Daniel Sackett; and a sister Josephine Pennonck.
Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
In celebration of his life, a Memorial service will be at 10 am Tuesday December 27, 2011 at The Salvation Army Church in Alton with Captain Randy Tooley officiating.
Military Rites will be performed by Alton Post 1308 Ritual Team.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army in Alton.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
