Glen E. Hastings

Glen E. Hastings, 77, of Van Wert, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his home.

He was born May 29, 1938, in Manchester Township, Indiana, the son of Charles A. and Zula (Bales) Hastings, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Judy A. Davies on September 19, 1985, and she survives.

Other family members surviving include his seven children, Beth (Darryl) Haney of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Ginger (Kenny) Hutcherson of Columbus, North Carolina, Lori (Danny) Harrington of Malden, Massachusetts, Wendi Carter of Cincinnati, Kristy McBride of Jacksonville, Florida, Chuck Hastings of Lawrenceburg, and Crystal Busch of Lima; his sister-in-law and caregiver, Linda Bockrath of Delphos; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Three brothers, Ed, Bob and Jim Hastings; and a sister, Helen Busse, also preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will follow at a later date in Venedocia Cemetery.

Visitation will be an hour prior to the memorial service (casual clothing requested for visitation and service).

Preferred memorials: To the family for help with funeral expenses.