Glenn Frank Plank, 91, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Wichita.
He was born October 18, 1917 in Harper, Kansas to Perry G. and Minnie L. (Feeback) Plank. At the age of 23, Glenn enlisted in the United States Army and served four years as a medic in the 320th Medical Detachment during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery for extracting and treating several of his fellow soldiers under heavy gunfire.
Glenn returned to the states and married Annie Klassen on December 13, 1949 and celebrated fifty three years together until her passing in 2003.
He retired from Cargill Industries after forty years of service as a quality control chemist.
Preceded in death by his wife, Annie and all eight of his siblings.
Leaving to mourn his passing are his son, Craig (Vicki) Plank; his daughter, Connie (Steve) Van Camp; grandchildren, Leslie (Zach) Kirkendall, Laura Van Camp, Ben and Meg Plank; great-grandchildren, Cody and Jack Kirkendall and many other family and relatives.
Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. at Old Mission Mortuary.
Funeral service to follow at 10:30 also at Old Mission Mortuary.
Military honors and final committal rites will be held immediately following at Mission Chapel Mausoleum.
Memorial has been established with Union Rescue Mission, 2800 North Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.