Edward James Glamkowski

Edward J. (Ed) Glamkowski 1923-2014 Remington-- Edward J. Glamkowski, (90) of Remington, passed away Tuesday morning, May 20, at the George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook, IN, from health complications following an automobile accident. Ed was born August 16, 1923, in Thorpe, WI to Edward and Sophia Glamkowski. He was the eldest of two children. Ed graduated from Gilman High School in Gilman, WI in 1941. After working a few years, he attended Purdue University and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Ed earned his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Purdue in 1948. After graduating from Purdue, Ed started his career as a Physical Education Director with the Boys Club of America in Bristol, CT. In 1956, he became the Executive Director of the Boys Club in Madison, IN. Then in 1958, he accepted an offer to become the Executive Director of a new Boys Club in Bellwood, Illinois. It was at the Boys Club in Bellwood, IL where Ed spent the majority and remainder of his career until he retired in 1985. Ed loved mentoring youth and believed in the mission of the Boys Club. Ed married his Purdue sweetheart Virginia (Jean) Shepherd in 1948 after he graduated. They spent the majority of their life together living in Lombard, IL. The couple had three children: Richard, Debra and David. After Ed retired, they relocated to Lafayette, IN. Ed and Jean were married until she passed away in 1991. Ed married Marjorie (Marge) Arbuckle of Wolcott, IN in 1992. They enjoyed each other's families and their life together in Remington. Ed loved serving alongside Marge at their church, Tri-County Bible Church of Rensselaer. Ed loved the Lord and would take every opportunity to share his faith with others. He had many interests, which included fishing, camping, photography, cooking, reading and watching sports especially the Boilermakers. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Alyce; his first wife, Jean; and his son, Rich. He is survived by his wife, Marge; his daughter, Deb; his son, Dave; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Boys Club of Bellwood; The Boys & Girls Club of Bellwood, 4000 St. Paul Ave. Bellwood, Illinois 60104. Funeral arrangements are being made by Jackson Funeral Home in Rensselaer. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 27,2014 from 9:00 am - 11:00 CST am at the Tri-County Bible Church in Rensselaer. Service will be May 27, 2014 at 11:00 am CST at the Tri-County Bible church in Rensselaer with Pastor Andy Overly officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, Lafayette, IN. Also see, www.jacksonfuneral.com to sign the guest register and leave condolences for the family.

Edward James Glamkowski

August 16, 1923 - May 17, 2014