Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Glenn Edward Newbold Sr.

( August 13, 1937 - March 24, 2010 )

Glenn Edward Newbold Sr., 72, of Monon, died unexpectedly at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at St. Elizabeth East. Born on August 13, 1937 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Glenn and Lucille Williams Newbold. He was a 1956 graduate of Monon High School and received an associate degree from Fort Wayne Business College. Mr. Newbold was a member of the National Guard, Scottish Rite, White County Shrine Club, American Legion Post 319 in Monon and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. His first marriage was to Marcia Lemming in December, 1959. He later married Sherry Peters on August 1, 1978. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2005. Mr. Newbold owned and operated the former Newbold and Son Oldsmobile, now Newbold Auto in Monon, also working in the body shop. He loved animals, boating, old cars, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his children, Glenn Newbold, Jr. (wife: Tami) of Monon, Debra Dowden (husband: James) of Missouri, and Patrick Newbold of Monon; two step-sons, Thomas Duckworth (wife: Sapun) of Fort Hood, Texas and Danny Peters (Sheri) of Lafayette; and two sisters, Martha Ann Coffman of Bradenton, Florida and Judie Buman of Lafayette. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Glenn to the American Diabetes Association. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon. Services there on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10 a.m.; Rev. Russ Alley to officiate. Interment to follow at Bedford Cemetery.