George William Glassman, 77, of La Porte, Ind., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in his home.
He was born Aug. 14, 1944, in Michigan City, Ind., to Harry H. and Lydia G. (Irk) Glassman.
George attended Rolling Prairie High School in Rolling Prairie, Ind. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, actively serving in the Vietnam War. George retired from the La Porte County Highway Department after 37 years of service. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, puzzles and playing cards.
On Dec. 18, 1971, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte, he married Diane (Fritzen) Glassman, who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Brandon (Abby Battaglia) Glassman of La Porte; two brothers, Charles (Sharon) Glassman and Lawrence Glassman, both of La Porte; three sisters, Fran Pollard and Rose Deutscher, both of La Porte, and Betty Clark of Michigan City; five grandchildren, Trevor Tidy, Grace (David) Blackwell, Alan Garber, and Beckham and Vivien Battaglia; and one great-granddaughter, Penelope “Pip” Blackwell.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Shirley Shepperson; brother, Harvey Glassman; and son, Jarrod “Jerry” Glassman.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte, with Pastor JoEllyn Chadwick officiating. Visitation and viewing will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 187, Rolling Prairie, Ind. 46371 in memory of George William Glassman.
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