Glenn Eugene Waters

Glenn Eugene Waters, 76, a devoted teacher, son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at deGreeff Hospice Home in St. Louis County, MO.

Born October 14, 1947 in Alton, he was the son of Roland and Eileen (Sullivan) Waters.

He graduated East Alton-Wood River High School and went on to earn his teaching degree from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Glenn was a teacher at Alton High School for 33 years, during which he was the director of many theatrical and musical productions for the school's Fine Arts Department. After retiring in 2002, he loved to travel and find new adventures. He was especially fascinated by lighthouses and collected hundreds of figurines depicting them. Glenn was a long-time member of the Wally Byam Airstream Club and took leadership roles through his many years with the club.

He was a faithful member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Wood River serving as a trustee, on the finance committee, and many other roles as the needs arose.

Surviving are a brother, Darrell Waters of Rosewood Heights; sister-in-law, Celia Waters; nephew, Evan (Michelle) Waters; niece Alma (Cory) Boss; great nieces, Brianna and Madelyn Waters, Nora Boss; and great nephews, Ethan Waters, Issac, Eli and Owen Boss.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Warren Waters; sister-in-law, Sharon Waters; and niece, Amy Waters.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 1 pm, Monday, July 15 at the 1st United Methodist Church in Wood River. Pastor Toby Curtright will officiate.

Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

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