Harlan Glaser

Harlan D. Glaser of Belleview, Missouri was born on July 17, 1942 in Deer Creek, Illinois, a son to the late Walter Glaser and the late Mary (Lay) Glaser. On June 26, 1966 at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Danvers, Ill., Harlan was united in marriage to Alice Marie Williamson and they shared nearly fifty-two years together.
Harlan passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 having reached seventy-five years of age.

Harlan will be missed by all who knew and loved him including his beloved wife, Alice Glaser of Belleview; four children: Douglas (Rhonda) Glaser of Belgrade, Christina (Joe) Hester of Sikeston, Michelle (TJ) Panula of House Springs, and Mark (Adrienne) Glaser of Lolo, Montana; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Chelse) Forbes, Allison Glaser, Grace Hester Lydia Hester, Sean Panula, Logan Panula, and Theodore Glaser; two great-grandchildren: Lainey and Maddux; and sisters-in-law: Lorraine Glaser, Madeleine Glaser, and Carol Glaser.

In addition to his parents, Harlan is preceded in death by his three brothers: Frederick, Walter, and Robert Glaser; and two sisters: Carolyn and Leah Glaser.

Harlan loved his family, farm, and freedom. He was always bragging about his children and grandchildren. He loved taking care of his animals – dogs, chickens, hogs, cattle, donkey, sheep, etc. You name it, he probably took care of it. He would spend countless hours nursing a sick or injured animal back to health. He was an unofficial veterinarian and always had a petting zoo available for kids or even adults.

Harlan was a farmer and gardener who took pride in keeping his family and friends stocked up with home grown produce, farm fresh eggs, and generous portions of pork, beef or chicken.

Harlan did not serve in the United States Military alongside his brothers due to medical reasons, but he was extremely proud of his sons and grandson, whom all served in the United States Air Force. He would well up with pride as he explained their assignments to defend this great nation.

Harlan was a faithful donor to the American Red Cross Association. His donations totaled to be over nine gallons over the years.

Harlan grew up in the Lutheran church, was married in the Presbyterian church, brought his kids up in the Methodist church, then finally found home at Liberty Baptist Church. He was baptized on September 27, 2009 in Clear Creek, close to Belgrade, Missouri.

Harlan retired from Flat River Glass Company after thirteen years but held numerous other jobs over the years including delivering mail and driving a truck.

Harlan was concerned with function, not fashion; fundamentals, not fads. He never met a stranger and usually tried to send you home with some sausage.

Visitation for Harlan will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 East High Street, Potosi, Missouri 63664, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Liberty Baptist Church, beginning at 10:00 AM.

A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, held at Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Fred Miller officiating. Interment and final prayers will be held at Liberty Baptist Cemetery.
All funeral arrangements have been cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Harlan to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839
Boone, IA 50037-0839 or Liberty Baptist Church. Memorials can also be given to a Funeral Director during Mr. Glaser's service.