Robert L. Glidewell, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
He was born January 1, 1937, to Nova and Ethel (Meeker) Glidewell in Galt, Missouri.
Robert married Verna JoDean Holland on December 5, 1970, and they shared 46 years together until her passing in 2016. He worked as a foreman for B&B Building Services for many years until his retirement.
Robert enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, singing and watching his wrestling. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandbabies. Robert also loved his pets, Splash the cat and Tweety the bird.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Verna JoDean, and his siblings.
Survivors include his children, Rob Glidewell (Joy) and Christie Ellis (Rick); grandchildren, Amara Lukehart (Cory), Autumn Boeh (Ethan) Dawson Pike and Carley Pike; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, Simplify Cremations & Funerals. The family will gather with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Simplify Cremations & Funerals.
