GLIEGE, John G.

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Wednesday, February 24, 2010 John G. Gliege, 61, died with his family by his side Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at his home in Kendrick Park after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Gliege was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Chicago to Jane (Heidke) and Gerhardt J. Gliege Sr. He moved to Arizona in 1965 from Illinois and attended college at Arizona State University, where he also earned his law degree. Mr. Gliege was a longtime resident of Flagstaff, moving to Flagstaff in 1980. He worked as a rural community attorney throughout Arizona and as a professor of law. He had a lifelong passion for horses, especially Lipizzans. He also enjoyed playing guitar, traveling, ballroom dancing, creating community and lived life like there was no tomorrow. He had a giving spirit; his home and heart were a haven for many. Mr. Gliege is survived by his mother, Jane (Roy) Heidke; sister Carolyn (Charles) Wait; companion Marjorie Chinnock; children Gerhardt (Lisa), Stephanie and Kristine Gliege, Pete (Laura) Sartorello and Tina (Gary) Steffensen; three grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and a multitude of friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerhardt J. Gliege Sr. A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Pius Church (San Francisco Di Asis Parish), 2257 E. Cedar Ave., in Flagstaff. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Gliege's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) or in support of the family to "RLR" at Chase Bank (account #: 122100024-643458011). Condolences may be left for the family at www. norvelowensmortuary.com. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements.