Wayne Lee Glick, age 73, of Edwardsville, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, at his home.
He was born August 30, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Robert L. Glick and Francis (Sanders) Glick. On Sunday, September 24, 1972, he married Virginia Gail Evans during a ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel, and together they have been blessed with sharing 49 years of enduring love and family in their marriage.
Wayne was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He served from 1969-1971 in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Infantry Division based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After being employed by the City of Flora for over 25 years, he retired in 2008 from his role as head of the Street Department. He was a member of Flora American Legion Post 14, the Flora Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Clay County Navy, and the IBEW Local #702. Wayne enjoyed fishing as well as grilling and frying fish, camping, mushroom hunting, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, attending sporting events and concerts, traveling, and sitting out on the deck with friends while listening to music. He especially appreciated time spent with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Gail Glick of Edwardsville; 2 sons, Brian Glick of Collinsville and Mason (wife Niki) Glick of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; a granddaughter, Macy Glick; and a grandson, Grant Glick.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; and a brother, Robert Carroll Glick.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the conclusion of the ceremony. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A Graveside Committal Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at Rosehill Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.
Wayne’s family invites you to join them in placing a park bench in his memory at Joe Glik Park in Edwardsville. Donations with checks payable to the “City of Edwardsville” will be accepted through the funeral home and applied towards the purchase of the bench.
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