Glenn Heilman
Bunker Hill |
Glenn Donald Heilman, 90, passed away at 6:45 am, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Born October 22, 1931, in McKeysport, PA, he was the son of William and Naomi (Webster) Heilman.
Glenn retired from the U.S. Navy as a Radio Man -TE (RM)1 in 1971, having served during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He then worked as a mail clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for another 20 years retiring in 1993.
On June 27, 1952, in East Alton, he married Hetty "JoAnn" Williams. She died on December 30, 2012.
Surviving are three sons, Rod (Mary) Heilman of Clermont, FL, Doug (Linda) Heilman of Oak Harbor, WA, Gary Heilman of Shipman; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm, Thursday, September 15 at 1st Baptist Church in Bethalto. Pastor Josh Crisp will officiate.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto with military honors presented by Alton VFW Post 1308.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is entrusted with arrangements.
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