Glenn was born August 8, 1921 near Stockton, Illinois, in Morseville, the son of Paul and Elsie (Krell) Bonjour. He attended Mount Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1940. Glenn honorably served his country during World War II in the 509th Bomb Group. He was part of the team which assembled the nuclear bombs ending World War II. Glenn was awarded the “Valor” V-Device Medal in 1999 by President Bush. He married Jean R. Scherman on October 27, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois.
Glenn was an employee of the Savanna Army Depot for thirty-three years, his last job was as a production controller. He was a life member of N.A.R.F.E., Savanna V.F.W. Post # 2223 and American Legion Post VanBibber-Hansen # 148. Glenn was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as trustee chairman and on numerous committees. He was also a member of the Church’s Men’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Obituary from Law-Jones Funeral home.
Glenn will be dearly missed by his wife; one son; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Glenn was preceded in death by a son, Gary Bonjour; a sister, Bernita Green; two brothers, Eldin and Merle.
Glenn was born August 8, 1921 near Stockton, Illinois, in Morseville, the son of Paul and Elsie (Krell) Bonjour. He attended Mount Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1940. Glenn honorably served his country during World War II in the 509th Bomb Group. He was part of the team which assembled the nuclear bombs ending World War II. Glenn was awarded the “Valor” V-Device Medal in 1999 by President Bush. He married Jean R. Scherman on October 27, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois.
Glenn was an employee of the Savanna Army Depot for thirty-three years, his last job was as a production controller. He was a life member of N.A.R.F.E., Savanna V.F.W. Post # 2223 and American Legion Post VanBibber-Hansen # 148. Glenn was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as trustee chairman and on numerous committees. He was also a member of the Church’s Men’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Obituary from Law-Jones Funeral home.
Glenn will be dearly missed by his wife; one son; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Glenn was preceded in death by a son, Gary Bonjour; a sister, Bernita Green; two brothers, Eldin and Merle.
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