Glenn A. Harper

Glenn A. Harper, 74, of Barberton, passed away on April 27, 2022. Glenn was born in Akron on August 17, 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later enlisted in the Army National Guard. He retired after 25 years of employment at Babcock and Wilcox as a welder.
Glenn was a car enthusiast, enjoyed working on cars, classic car shows, and NASCAR. He was a pretty good cook. He also loved oldies music. He was artistic, sketching his ideas in his free time and was always tinkering around in the shop and garage.
Glenn will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. He always had candy for his grandchildren and you could not leave his house empty-handed. He was raised Lutheran and had recently reconfirmed his faith and relationship in Jesus Christ.
Glenn was preceded in death by his father, John Harper; mother and stepfather, Thelma and Clifford Cook; and siblings, Geri (Bruce) Bellman, Henrietta (Richard) Phillips, Thomas Harper, John Harper, Robert Cook, Janet Craig, and David Cook.
He is survived by his children, Courtney (Christopher) Riegler, Travis (Jenny) Harper, and Shannon (Jamie) Groves; former wife and close friend, Susan Singleton; sister, Janet Carlson; brother, Rick (Joan) Cook; sisters-in-law, Becky Harper and Laura Harper; grandchildren, Cailynne (Brendan) May, Corbin Riegler, Chloe Riegler, Jade Harper, Jordyn Kline, Jude Groves, and Jolene Groves; many nieces and nephews; and many good friends including special neighbors, Helen and Jim.
Per Glenn's wishes, cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Friday May 6. Please arrive at 9:30, military honors to take place at 9:45.