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Paul Jacob Glanzer

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Dolton, Turner County, South Dakota, United States
Death: October 21, 2010 (90)
Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Place of Burial: Broadway, Rockingham County, VA, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Joseph Paul Glanzer and Theresa Justine Glanzer
Husband of Isabel Glanzer and Lola Derstine Glanzer
Father of Private; Private; Dennis Joel Glanzer and Jerry Philip Glanzer
Brother of Alma Ella Hofer; Mary Ruth Hofman; Aaron Glanzer; Miriam Hamm; Clarence Glanzer and 1 other

Occupation: Minister, Teacher, Preacher
Managed by: Private User
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About Paul Jacob Glanzer

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60512510

Paul Jacob Glanzer, 90, of Harrisonburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at his home.

Mr. Glanzer was born July 5, 1920, in Dolton, S. D., and was the son of the late Joseph Paul and Theresa Kleinsasser Glanzer.

Paul married Lola Derstine Bower on Nov. 4, 1945, in Souderton, Pa., who preceded him in death in 1971. Four sons were born to Paul and Lola.

He married Isabel Gingrich in 1972, who preceded him in death in 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Sonifrank Glanzer, whom he married on July 14, 1990. He is also survived by sons, David Glanzer, James Glanzer, and Jerry Glanzer of Harrisonburg, and Dennis Glanzer of Flagstaff, Ariz.; stepsons, Millard Sonifrank of Harrisonburg, Merlan Sonifrank and Eldon Sonifrank, both of Broadway, and Nelson Sonifrank of Timberville; stepdaughter, Evelyn Strawderman of Harrisonburg; eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and a great-grandchild; brothers, Moses and Aaron Glanzer; and sisters, Mary Ruth Hoffman, Miriam Hamm, and Clara Graber, all of Freeman, S.D.

He received a bachelor's degree in theology from Eastern Mennonite University and received his master's degree in teaching from South Dakota State University. He taught on the elementary and college level for 22 years. He was an ordained minister and active member of Zion Mennonite Church. Paul founded Friendship Industries in Harrisonburg and Indian Creek Haven Sheltered Workshop in Harleysville, Pa. He was active well into retirement in Mennonite Church Service agencies.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Zion Mennonite Church with Pastor Clyde Kratz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Homes, P.O. Box 426, Broadway, VA 22815.

Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA Oct 23 2010


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Paul Jacob Glanzer's Timeline

1920
July 1, 1920
Dolton, Turner County, South Dakota, United States
1954
May 14, 1954
Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States
2010
October 21, 2010
Age 90
Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Broadway, Rockingham County, VA, United States