GLENN, John Patrick (Doc)

Shenandoah Valley News (Shenandoah IA) Friday, April 29, 2011 John Patrick "Doc" Glenn, son of James and Leola (Sjulin) Glenn was born November 15, 1944 in Hamburg. Pat attended school in Sidney, where he was a standout athlete, musician and dramatic actor, graduating with honors in 1963. He devoted many happy years to the Iowa 4-H program culminating in his election as the State President from 1963-64. Pat attended Iowa State University from 1963-70, graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, and a life-long passion for Cyclone sports. He joined Farm House fraternity, the ISU veterinary professional fraternity, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. During his third year in vet school, Pat enlisted in the United States Army Officer's Candidate School. Following graduation, he spent the remainder of his four-year military commitment as a Post Veterinarian with the 3rd Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Ga. In 1968, Pat was united in marriage to Sherry Teachout. They became the parents of Jeremy James and Erin Beryl. They were later divorced. From 1970-1974-5, Dr Glenn worked as a small animal vererinarian in Phoenix and Wickenburg, Ariz. In 1974, he purchased a practice in Guthrie Center, Iowa, where he practiced until late in 1976 and was forever affectionately known as "Doc." Throughout his life, he cared for animals and enthusiastically shared that love with all who knew him. Pat was a member of the Guthrie Center Jaycees, Lion's Club, the AVMA, and Guthrie Center Christian Church, where he formed a strong bond with Rev Jerry Palmer with whom he enjoyed a spirited Cyclone-Hawkeye rivalry for many years. Doc passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit, Iowa City, at the age of 66 years and with family members at his side. His father, mother, stepfather, E B Nenneman, and sister-in-law, Donna Glenn, preceded Pat in death. Survivors include his children, Jeremy Glenn (Jennifer) Chicago, Erin Feldmann (Greg), Iowa City; grandchildren, Allison, Lydia and Annabelle Glenn, Jacob, Nathan and Lauren Feldmann; three brothers, Jim Glenn (Donna), Sidney, Bob Glenn (Delores), Hamburg, Michael Glenn, Shenandoah; sister, Neysa Sue Nenneman, Phoenix; 10 nieces and nephews, and a host of great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be respectfully accepted by Iowa City Hospice, Pet Peace of Mind Program, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. Memorial services took place at 10am, Friday, April 29, 2011, Minter Funeral Chapel in Rock Port. Inurnment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Military rites were given under the auspices of Ralph Greer American Legion Post No. 49, Rock Port. There was no visitation. Services were entrusted to Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.