Glen L. McGorman's Obituary
Big Rapids - Glen L. McGorman, 63, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2021, at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1957, in Big Rapids, the son of Richard and Hilda (Boerma) McGorman, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1975. Glen then served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army.
Upon his discharge, Glen returned to the area, and worked as a mechanic for many years, following in his father's footsteps. He was a member of the Rogers Heights Christian Church, as well as the American Legion, and AmVets Post #1941. In his spare time, Glen enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Glen is survived by his wife Karen; children including Robert Wilber (Brittany), Tasha (Dorian) Frazier, Stacey (A.J.) Nawrot, David McGorman, Cathy (Louis) Leatherman, Jamie McGorman, Lawrence (Kaleigh) McGorman, and Richard McGorman; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother and stepfather Hilda and Ernie Spedowski; his mother-in-law Evelyn Ensing; his siblings Dora Smith, Barbara (Robert) Galer, Michael (Bobbi) McGorman, Patsy (Larry) Bourke, and Steven Maguire; "Poppa's" best friend Izabella; his Harley-riding pal Penny Alger; and his Australian Shepherd Wyatt. Glen was preceded in death by his father Richard in 1968.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor Dave Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Ladner Cemetery in Rogers Heights, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #98 Honor Guard. Memorial contributions in Glen's name may be left at the funeral home, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com
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