Glenn Evan Deck
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Glenn Evan Deck, 67, of Lawrence, KS, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife, Mary Ann and two sons, Drew and Derek, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Glenn is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Deters) Deck of 39 years, sons Drew Deck & wife Ashlee, and Derek Deck and wife Dillon, his mother Mary K Thelman, his brother John Deck, and two loving grandchildren, Landyn and Levi Deck along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Glenn’s father, John Robert Deck, and brother, Howard Deck, proceeded him in death. Glenn was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
Glenn graduated from Wichita SE High School in 1970 and went on to attend Phillips University in Enid, OK, graduating in 1974. Glenn earned a master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs, graduating in 1976, receiving the School’s highest award — The Emmett F. Redford Award.
Glenn served in public service for nearly 40 years. He served in the Texas Comptroller’s Office in Austin followed by the Legislative Division of Post Audit in Topeka. Glenn was selected as City Auditor of Kansas City, MO in 1983 and then Finance Director of Kansas City, MO in 1988. Glenn became the Finance Director/Asst City Manager of Oklahoma City and was promoted to City Manager in 1998. In 2000, he made the move back to Kansas and became the Executive Director of KPERS. He retired in 2011.
After retirement, Glenn and Mary Ann, opened ReeceNichols Preferred Realty. Glenn and Mary Ann worked together with their sons, Drew and Derek, and many wonderful agents.
Visitation will be at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence on Thursday, February 13, from 4:00 – 6:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, February 15 at Corpus Christi Church in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Kenny & Sandy Yarger
MaryAnn, so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. I’m sure he earned his wings and is flying high above.
Mary Ann , so sorry to hear if your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Kendra Jones
Having Drew as apart of our Texas family allowed us the opportunity to get to know Glenn, albeit brief. We were blessed by his kindness and the love Glenn and MaryAnn have shown to Ashlee we can never repay. He will be greatly missed.
Having Drew as apart of our Texas family allowed us the opportunity to get to know Glenn, albeit brief. We were blessed by his kindness and the love Glenn and MaryAnn have shown to Ashlee we can never repay. He will be greatly missed.
Mary Ann and family, so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. May all the special memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Angela Forshee (Peterson, Krische and VanHorn DDS)
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.????????
John and family,
I was saddened to read about Glenn’s passing in the Kansas City Star. He and my husband, Paul Southard, were classmates at Phillips. I was a good friend of Kathy and Cheryl Gill, so I knew you through them. Paul has been a social worker here in the Kansas City area for 16 years, so he is very familiar with KPERS. I didn’t know Glenn well, but I remember how active he was at PU. I will keep your family in my prayers. May God wrap His arms around all of you in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Mary and family,
I’m sorry to read of your loss. I hope your many happy memories will bring some light to the dark days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband, Glen. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Mary Ann and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Sadness fills my heart, Mary Ann, for you and your sons as you grieve the passing of your soulmate, your husband, and the father of your boys. It’s so terribly hard to accept what life has in store for us. Make you find comfort in remembering all the years you had with this wonderful guy.
Mary, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. I wish I could be there for the funeral, but will be out of state until April. You and your sons are in my thoughts and prayers