Glen Edward Burr

Glen Edward Burr, 83 went to his heavenly home May 7th at Lorien Riverside. He was born June 19, 1928 to the late John and Jeanette (Canfield) Burr in Rapid City, SD. Glen entered the Army toward the end of WWII and worked in various positions, mess sergeant, parachutist, machines instructor and helicopter repair. In the 1960's he was stationed in Korea where he served in procurement. After 20 years of service he worked as a foreman for Kiwi Shoe Polish Co. in Havre de Grace. On his first tour in the Army in Marburg, Germany he met and fell in love with Charlotte (Eckert) Burr and they were happily married for 61 years . After his second retirement he enjoyed his hobbies, especially raising tomatoes which he started in his self built greenhouse and then he enjoyed giving the beautiful plants to many. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist church where he was a former Deacon. Mr. Burr is survived by his wife Charlotte; daughters, Evelyn Anderson and her husband Don of NC, Kathleen Burr of Joppa, Sylvia Adams and husband Steve of Havre de Grace, and Trish Arnold and husband Jeff of TN; sister, Elaine Stubert of CO, 13 grand children, two step grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers Jack and Roger Burr. A visitation will held on Thursday, May 10 from 10am - 12pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church where funeral services conducted by Rev. Harold Hubble and Dr. David Hall will begin at 12:00. Interment with military honors will be in BelAir Memorial Gardens. Contributions in Mr. Burr's memory may be made to the Harford Center Inc., 4 N. Earlton Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001