Glen A. Marcum

Glen A. Marcum, age 56, at rest on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Glen is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Patricia (nee Seeman) Marcum; children, Brett (Samantha) Marcum, Patrick Marcum, Allison (Ben) Gunnink and Tyler (Beth) Marcum; father, James R. Marcum; siblings, Brad (Kim) Marcum and Diane (Dave) Zuelke; Sisters-in-law, Jennianne Marcum and Donna (Tony) Spillie, and Brothers-in-law; Bill (Vicky) Seeman, Ray (Janette) Seeman and Michael Seeman; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his mother, Twila Marcum (nee Florey) (2012) ; two brothers, Richard Marcum (2011) and Randy Marcum (2000).

Glen was born in Joliet and attended Cunningham Grade School, Hufford Jr. High and was a proud graduate of Joliet Central High School class of 1978. He worked as an auto mechanic for 39 years at Bertino’s Auto in Joliet. Glen happily devoted countless years of his life to the Joliet community, being involved as a volunteer basketball coach at St. Paul the Apostle School, 3 terms on the Joliet Grade School’s Board of School Inspectors, President of the Greater Joliet Youth Foundation, President of the Instrumental Music Parents Association, a participant of 15 years and Chair of 5 years for the Joliet Relay for Life, Co-chair for the American Cancer Society Regional Board, President of the Joliet Township High School Athletic Boosters, Co-Chair of the Joliet Township High School Strategic Plan Committee, Head Judge of the Will County Spelling Contest, Big Brother with Big Brother/Big Sister, committee member of Take Back the Night, volunteer at the Daybreak Shelter, the President and instrumental in establishing the Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence, WJOL political analyst, 2 Terms with the Joliet Park District and 3 years as President, City Center Partnership Christmas Parade Committee, Right Moves for Youth Board Members, Old Timers Baseball Association and Men Who Cook. Aside from his family, nothing gave Glen more pleasure than serving the Joliet Community. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Glen’s name to the Joliet Park Foundation in honor of the Richard Marcum Scholarship; New Salem Baptist Church, 5402 Highway 1275 N. Monticello, KY 42633; or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

A celebration of Glen’s life will begin on Friday, November 4, 2016 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Old Central Church (15 Richards Street, Joliet, IL 60433) for a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.