Dennis F. ‘Tiny’ Glass

Dennis F. “Tiny” Glass, 71, of Scott, passed away at 10:33 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born April 23, 1944, to W. Ray and Betty J. (Hooker) Glass, who both preceded him in death. On October 19, 1969, he married Ruth Ann (Gilroy) Glass, who survives in Scott.

Other survivors include three children, Michele (Gary) Breese of Rockford, Bryon Glass of Scott and Christina (Jay) Young of Venedocia; four grandchildren, Isaac Young and Jordan Young of Venedocia, Macy Glass of Scott and Rachel Breese of Rockford; his mother-in-law, Estella Gilroy of Van Wert; his sister- and brother-in-law, Mary and Vernon Murray of Delphos; two sisters, Diana Glass and Rebecca Brotherwood, both of Van Wert; a nephew, Brent Bolenbaugh; two nieces, Laura Jane Roberts and Emily Leasure; two adopted brothers, Gary and Rusty Stevens; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Dennis had farmed on the family farm and for friends, had worked at FLP, Brookside Dairy delivering milk, Federal-Mogul Corporation and retired from GKN Sinter Metals (formerly Chrysler Amplex), all of Van Wert. He was a journeyman machinist and a 1962 graduate of Blue Creek High School. He enjoyed playing softball on many teams in Van Wert County, but the joy of his life was his roller hockey team at Byers’ Roller Rink in Van Wert. He was a player-coach on the team when it won the Ohio state championship. He was also an avid Indianapolis Colts fan.

He was a member of Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert, having served as a Sunday school teacher and he and Ruth Ann had been co-leaders of the church youth group, where they had many good times with the young people of the church. He was known in Scott as “the supervisor” when there were any village projects being done, and “the judge” at Wiffleball games at the Van Wert County Fair.

Two grandchildren, Matthew and Margery Glass; and his father-in-law, Everett Gilroy, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 9, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Neil Hammons officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Scott Cemetery.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family for medical expenses.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.