Glenn Richard Thompson, Sr.

September 30, 1933 - February 15, 2017

Glenn Richard Thompson, Sr., 83, of Renfrew, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1933 in Bakerstown, PA, the son of the late Warren and Marie Thompson. Glenn worked for Step Saver Kitchens and Halstead Mitchell. One of the greatest joys in his life was starting Thompson's General Contracting where he worked with his sons and sons-in-law. He worked into his seventies until failing health forced a retirement. Glenn attended Butler Church of the Nazerene. He married Ethel Jane Fehl on September 21, 1951. They were married 53 years until her passing on April 11, 2005. He enjoyed his work and time spent with his family. We will miss his tender smile and heartfelt prayers. The circle is unbroken. Glenn is survived by his four children; Glee (Jim) Kane, Glenn R. (Joy) Thompson, Jr., Gladys (Tom) Stephenson and Gordon (Kathy) Thompson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, James Jr. and Jeff Kane, Mike (Christine) Thompson, Keith (Brianna) Thompson, Glenn (Jacquie) Thompson, Alisha Stephenson, Aaron (Brittany) Stephenson and Amber Stephenson and also 7 great grandchildren, Bailey and Molly Thompson, Tyler and Kayla Thompson, T.J. Thompson, Malachi Stephenson and Tommy Stephenson. One of nine siblings, Glenn is also survived by sisters' Mildred Coyne of Pittsburgh, Elva Jean (Bob) Downing of Butler and Nancy Critchlow of Saxonburg. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Warren (Red) Thompson, Robert Thompson and David Thompson and 2 sisters, Marie Brown and Wilma Tabisz. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11AM with Rev. Leon Blaise officiating. Interment in the Butler County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Butler Church of the Nazerene.