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Glenn O. Starke was born in Milwaukee, WI on Nov. 8, 1922, the only child of Pearl and Orville Starke. In 1940, he entered the University Wisconsin School of Engineering at Madison, Wisc.
In 1942, Glenn volunteered for the U.S. Air Force and was commissioned, navigator 2nd Lt. He served as a B-17 and B-29 navigator for the remainder of World War II.
Glenn returned to U. Wisc. in 1950 and received degrees in both chemical engineering and law. While at the University, Glenn was active in athletics, lettering in both basketball and golf. He served as President of the University of Wisconsin “W Club.”
In 1947, he met Jacqueline Reul, a student of the University from Jefferson, WI, on a blind date, and they were married in 1948.
In June 1950, on Graduation, he joined the Patent Law Firm of Eldwin Andrus in Milwaukee. Glenn practiced for that firm over 50 years. The firm ultimately became Andus, Sceales, Starke and Sawall.
Active in Bar Association matters, Glenn served as President of the Wisconsin Patent Law Association, as well as President of the Bar Association of the 7th Federal Circuit.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of North Hills Country Club of Milwaukee and was a Club Champion, several times. Glenn served as a Director of the Wisconsin Golf Association and was proud of having made the “Million to One” shot, a 2 on a Par 5.
Glenn is survived by his children, James R. Starke, Andrea L. Borenz and husband, Guy L. Borenz, and John O. Starke; grandchildren, Christopher A. Borenz, Steven G. Borenz and wife, Ashley, Christen L. Starke, Stephanie R. Starke, and John E. Starke; and great-grandchildren, Riley Borenz and Chashel Fredrickson.
Forever loved, respected and unreplaceable, he remains in our hearts and souls for eternity.
Mr. Starke was transferred to the Becker Ritter Funeral Home, Brookefield, Wisconsin, for internment in Wisconsin Memorial Park.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Dick & Sue Hodgdon RCVB unit B-503 - Neighbor
May 31, 2020, 10:03 pm
Ann: You did a great job taking care of your father and what a healthy, long life he was able to enjoy. I am so glad we had a chance to run into you to get an update on your Dad’s health before we left FL 4-wks ago. Glenn was always so welcoming when Sue & I would stop by for a visit and always carried a smile on his face. He has been an inspiration on many of us on how to live well during the retirement years. Our condolences to you and all the Starke extended family members. Dick & Sue Hodgdon – RCVB Unit B-503