Glen F. Neuschwanger

Glen F. Neuschwanger, age 84, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, died on Friday, January 1, 2009 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Oakhill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.

Glen was born on May 17, 1925, the son of Irve and Esther (Smith) Neuschwanger in Carroll County, Illinois. He married Alice Marie Ward on August 8, 1950 in Mount Carroll. Alice died on September 21, 1996.

Glen was a farmer in Carroll County and was active in his community. He was the Street Supervisor in Mount Carroll for sixteen years and worked with his son, Jon at Neuschwanger Pest Control, Mount Carroll. Glen was also a volunteer fireman and served as a Cub master in Mount Carroll. Glen was a good friend and a great father. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Glen will be dearly missed by four sons, Jeff Neuschwanger of Clinton, Illinois, Mike (Aurlene) Neuschwanger of Edgewood, Maryland, Jon Neuschwanger of Mount Carroll and Ted (Becky) Neuschwanger of Heltonville, Indiana; six grandchildren, Lizabeth (Josh) Jordan, Barbara Condry, Chloe, Sammantha, Katy, and Eric Neuschwanger; one great grandchild, Reese Marie Jordan; two sisters, Betty Kosher of Fairfield, Ohio and Doris Lindsay of Rockford, Illinois.

Glen is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Gwen Neuschwanger; and one brother, Harry Neuschwanger.