Glenwood H. Propst

Glenwood H. Propst, 83, of Patton, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born May 21st, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Howard and Ruby. On June 1st, 1957, he married Edith J. Yamnitz and they enjoyed 63 years together before her passing on September 19th, 2020. A part of his heart went with her that day and we take comfort knowing that they have been reunited in heaven. Glenwood started his working career at Duro-Chrome and McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis. He returned to Patton where he worked for MODOT for 32 years before retiring to follow his passion for cars by starting the family car business, Glen's Auto Sales. He did bodywork on cars while his wife assisted with the detailing. Together, they would travel around for dealer trades, visiting new places, and enjoying each other's company. Glenwood was an active member of Patton United Methodist Church. Sunday afternoons with his family was very important for him. He enjoyed collecting old cars, restoring old tractors, and during his down time spending time with his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Kathy and Joe Venneman. He leaves behind three children, Randy (Cindy) Propst of Cape Girardeau, Tammy (Richard) VanGennip of Marble Hill, and Tina (Scott) Henderson of Fredericktown. He was a proud grandpa to Amber (Joey) Beard of Jackson, Tyler (Laura) Propst of Jackson, Drew (Faith) Henderson of Patton, Riley Henderson of Fredericktown, and Trevor Propst of Cape Girardeau and great-grandpa to Brady, August, and Halle Beard, Addilyn and Brinnly Henderson, Maria Propst and two great-grand babies to join the family this summer. Additional survivors are sister Shirley (Howard) Seabaugh, sisters-in-law Joyce Yamnitz, Joyce Nations, and many nieces and nephews. Glenwood was preceded in death by his wife, three great-grand angels, parents, infant brother Larry, sisters Sharon and Sue Propst, brothers-in-law Ronald and Carl Yamnitz, and niece Kim Henry. In Lieu of Flowers donations are requested to the Patton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Monday, February 7th, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. David McCutcheon officiating. Burial will follow in the Patton Cemetery near Patton, MO

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Glenwood H. Propst

May 21, 1938 - February 1, 2022