Warren Central High School Indiana Memorial Page

Warren Central High School Indiana Memorial Page added a new photo to the album: Classes of 70-71.

June 23, 2021

William (Bill) E. Glesing, Jr., WCHS Class of 1971

68 of New Palestine, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1953, to William E. Glesing, Sr. and Marjorie (Wulf) Glesing. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Warren Central High School where he played football, basketball and baseball and was the Senior Class President. He attended Indiana University and graduated in 1975 with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

While at Indiana University Bill was a member and leader of the Chi Phi fraternity. He played a key role in re-establishing the IU chapter after a major fire. He held many leadership roles, including Chapter President, and continued to be active with the fraternity for many years as an alumnus.

Bill worked for decades as a successful professional sales representative for manufacturers in the construction industry, earning several awards for sales leadership and surpassing his goals while at Quality Aluminum Products (QAP).

More than anything Bill will be remembered for his passion and love for his family. Above all else, he was always there for anyone who needed him, especially taking great care of his mother after his father’s death. Bill rarely missed a child or grandchild’s school or sporting events and to be the photographer during the event to capture those special moments. Bill was a selfless, larger than life personality, giving, humble but proud, wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather and brother and friend.

He loved gardening, birdwatching, wood working, racing, and driving his Trans Am. He also was a DIY handyman and could fix just about anything.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Debra Glesing, and their children William Glesing III and Daniel (Alice) Glesing; several grandchildren; mother, Marjorie Glesing; sister, Cathy (Oran) Sands, and their children Paul Joseph (Kerry) Tavarczky (children Eleanor and Poppy), Jonathan Sands, and Anna Sands; brother, Dean (Sue) Glesing and their children Lindsay (Jeremy) Jones (children Alex and Lucy), Jonathan Spratt, Laura (Chris) Rude, and Amanda Glesing. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Glesing Sr.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 12-2pm at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East with a memorial service immediately following. Placement in Washington Park East Cemetery will follow the services.

Thank you Carole Couser Crist Summers for the information.

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Sally Brancheau Belknap
Condolences from the Class of 81
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David Pfau
RIP Bill, condolences to Dean and all family and friends.
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Debbie Nelson
RIP
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Angie Hughey
RIP Warrior. Condolences to the family.
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Karen Frakes
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Lee Anne Kirkham England
RiP Warrior.
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Sandy Scales
Rest in peace Warrior
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Pamela Stevens
Was he Mr Glesing’s son? Mr Glesing was my guidance counselor. Rest In Peace-Class of 1976
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David Means
RIP WARRIOR for the family
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Denise Orr Goshert
Lived in his neighborhood. RIP
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Janet Young
Condolences to his family. So sorry to hear this.
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Tim Osborne
So Sorry to hear of this loss, Rest Easy Warrior, Prayers to the family
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Brant Mace
RIP Warrior
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Ann McCain Albertsen
RIP.
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Jane Smith
Very sorry to hear of the passing of this great Warrior. His dad was my counselor at WCHS & his sister was my maid-of-honor at my wedding. Prayers for the family.
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Sandy Scales
Rest in peace Warrior
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Sandy Anderson Spence
He will be so missed - sending
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Orlando Coffy
My condolences
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David Griffin
Rest easy Warrior
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Sharon Collins-Ellinger
Sending prayers
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Joe Beaudry
Rest in peace, Warrior
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Blake Dotts
Rest in peace my friend.
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Danny Glesing
Miss you Dad. RIP.
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Deb Glesing
Miss you Bill. RIH
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Terry Lee Applegate Dowling
My condolences.
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Debra Marie Fife
I was very fortunate to know all three generations of the Glesings. Billy and Danny I am sorry for your loss.
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Scott Harris
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Julie Sumner
My condolences to his family and friends. Reads like a man who lived a full life that ended too soon.
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Lois Carrel Kinney
So very sorry to see this Prayers for his family
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Dick Price
Very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I know he was also passionate about the planning for the class of 71 reunions held every 5 years. He will be missed!!
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