Russell was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1936, in Cumberland County, Illinois to Ivan "Red" and Frances (Fritts) Glosser. He was one of eight children born to this marriage.
Russell's sister, Sharon Cox passed just six days after his death. They were preceded in death by grandparents; both parents; one brother; Charles and two sisters; Marie and Sandy. There are cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends too numerous to mention who mourn his passing and will greatly miss him.
Russell E. Glosser was retired from the US Army. He served in the Vietnam War and received two Bronze Stars for his actions there. He was a former Commander of the American Legion Post 566 in Greenup, Illinois.
Russell was a dedicated and devout Christian who attended church regularly, taught Bible Study classes, and led many people to the Saving Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The funeral service to be officiated by Rev. David Myer from Florida, starting at 12:00 with the burial service following in the Greenup Cemetery with Military Rights by the Cumberland County Veterans. Following the burial service, a meal for friends and family will be served promptly at 1:00 at the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Toledo, Illinois at 209 West Washington Street.
Russell was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1936, in Cumberland County, Illinois to Ivan "Red" and Frances (Fritts) Glosser. He was one of eight children born to this marriage.
Russell's sister, Sharon Cox passed just six days after his death. They were preceded in death by grandparents; both parents; one brother; Charles and two sisters; Marie and Sandy. There are cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends too numerous to mention who mourn his passing and will greatly miss him.
Russell E. Glosser was retired from the US Army. He served in the Vietnam War and received two Bronze Stars for his actions there. He was a former Commander of the American Legion Post 566 in Greenup, Illinois.
Russell was a dedicated and devout Christian who attended church regularly, taught Bible Study classes, and led many people to the Saving Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The funeral service to be officiated by Rev. David Myer from Florida, starting at 12:00 with the burial service following in the Greenup Cemetery with Military Rights by the Cumberland County Veterans. Following the burial service, a meal for friends and family will be served promptly at 1:00 at the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Toledo, Illinois at 209 West Washington Street.
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