Glenn Edward Frichtl, age 87
June 13, 1936 – April 27, 2024
Glenn Edward Frichtl, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois. The burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park in Newton, Illinois, with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM – Monday, May 6, 2024, at the church. There will also be visitation from 10:00 to 10:30 AM – Tuesday, in the church before the mass. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Glenn was born on June 13, 1936, on the family farm, north of Newton, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Helen (Kocher) Frichtl. He graduated from Newton Community High School, with the Class of 1954.
Glenn served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1963.
Glenn married Monica L. Keller, on April 29, 1960, and she preceded him in death on October 17, 1977. Later he married Judith (Hadra) Hanratty on March 15, 1997, and she survives.
Glenn was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer. He was a member of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Jasper County Farm Bureau.
Glenn enjoyed gardening and grain marketing.
Glenn is survived by:
Wife of 27 years – Judith Frichtl of Newton, Illinois
Son – Daniel Frichtl of Newton, Illinois
Stepchildren – Terry (Gina) Hanratty of Wheeler, Illinois; Doug (Becky) Hanratty of Groves, Texas; and Noel (Scott) Block of Paris, Illinois
Son-in-law – Randy Shryock of Newton, Illinois
Grandchildren – Leah (Donovan) Stopher, Matthew Shryock, Zachary (Rachel) Frichtl, Lauryn Frichtl, Tiffany (Jared) Runde, Zack (Maria) Hanratty, Lauren Hanratty, Hunter (Brianna) Hanratty, and Kiley Will
Great Grandchildren – Mara Stopher, Sophia Stopher, Morgan Frichtl, Liam Hanratty, Bailey Hanratty, Dawson Runde, Brinley Runde, Kayden Runde, and Conner Runde
Sister – Dianne (Ray) Burton of Newton, Illinois
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Glenna Joann Shryock, brother Donald Frichtl, and sister Mary Cunefare.
