IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Glenn E.
Truckenbrod
February 5, 1939 – March 3, 2021
Obituary
Glenn E. Truckenbrod, 82, of Mendota passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center, Rockford.
Per Glenn's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A private family graveside will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Restland Cemetery, Mendota with Rev. Ken Gibson officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.
Glenn was born February 5, 1939 in Mendota to Earl and Pearl (Bauer) Truckenbrod.
Glenn attended Mendota schools and graduated with a Bachelors degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In college he was on the U of I livestock and meats judging teams which won numerous national competitions.
After graduation he served in the United States Army Reserves and then worked as a a meat grader for the United States Government for 12 years.
He then returned to the family farm to work full time with his brother Lyle, and later with his nephew Todd and his brother Tom. His passion was raising quality Angus beef cattle and staying abreast of genetic improvements in the breed.
Glenn is survived by his brother Thomas Truckenbrod of Mendota; nephews Steve Truckenbrod of Durham, North Carolina and Todd (Julie) Truckenbrod of Angora, Minnesota; great nieces Keirnan and Kyllianne; great nephew Kaine Truckenbrod; great great niece Bexley Annalee and special friend and companion Joan Wenzel.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lyle Truckenbrod.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church, Mendota or the donor's choice.
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