Obituary: Glenn Edward Hlavka

Glenn Edward Hlavka (June 10, 1957 — June 4, 2023)

Glenn Edward Hlavka, 65, passed away June 4, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Richard and Lillian (Adams) Hlavka Sr. Glenn was employed by Johnson Controls and Mid-America for many years. Glenn loved the outdoors, especially hunting in the U.P.; fishing in Canada; and trapshooting. He was a longtime member of the Manchester Sportsman Club and also shot often at the Ottawa Lake Sportsman Club. He was an avid race fan, especially dirt track racing.

Glenn will be missed by his brothers, Richard (Connie) Hlavka of Tecumseh, Michigan, and Larry (Peggy) Hlavka of Brooklyn, Michigan; his nieces and nephew, Amy Hlavka; Nicole (Brad) Chavez; Ryan Hlavka; Halley (Joshua) Jewell; Emily (Adam) Hlavka Freed; and many greatnieces and -nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life will be held for Glenn on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Please leave a message of comfort for Glenn’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.