Glenna M. Fast, age 93, of Marshall, Michigan passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Grand Vista Assisted Living Center. She was born March 22, 1926 in Homer, Michigan, the daughter of Louis and Bess (Byers) Folk. Glenna graduated from Homer High School in 1943. She married Vernon W. Fast December 1, 1946. Glenna was employed at the bank in Homer, Clay T. Brockman Law Office in Coldwater and retired from Homer Community Schools.
Glenna was active in Campfire Girls as a child and active in many school activities. She and Vernon enjoyed dancing, playing cards and camping with their children and grandchildren, along with other family activities. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family. Glenna also had great times going on trips with her sisters. In retirement, Glenna and Vernon enjoyed visiting Florida in the winter months.
Glenna is survived by her children, Carol (Richard) Rutkoskie of Albion, Sandra (Richard) Price of Quincy, Michael (Connie Klimp) Fast of Spring Arbor, Brent (Mary Catherine) Fast of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie) Price, Jason (Penny Graham) Price, Steven (Jennifer) Rutkoskie, Jill (Aaron) Murphy, Brett (Cindy) Fast, Melissa (Dan) James, Amanda Thompson, Dan (Randi) Fast, Adrianne (Rob) Pulchinsky, Elizabeth (Jim) Hagadus, Kyle Arndt, and many great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene (Don) Streets; and many nieces and nephews. Glenna was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon on May 3, 2019; parents, Louis and Bess; brother, Robert Folk; sisters, Irene Luttrell, Lorene Yost, Lucille Miller, Eloise Griffiths, Elizabeth Neufer, and Jeanne Cutcher.
Family will receive friends at Kempf Funeral & Cremation Services, Marshall on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 12:30pm-1:00pm. A celebration of life service will immediately follow at 1:00pm with Pastor Tom Townsend officiating. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Oaklawn Hospice, 13444 Preston Drive, Marshall, MI 49068.
Visitation
JUL
20.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Celebration of Life
JUL
20.
1:00 PM (EDT)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068