Glen W Tucker

Glen W. Tucker passed away peacefully with his loving wife Virginia (Ginny) by his side at his home in Ft. Myers FL, at the age of 90, on December 14th, 2025. He was born on April 19th, 1935 in Winchester TN to proud parents Granville (Ben) & Lacy (nee Hunt) Tucker. As an infant, his parents moved to Harvey IL, where he was a long-time resident until moving to Beecher IL in 1974. He was the eldest of three sons. Glen graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1953 and went on to proudly serve his country. He joined the US Army and was a Paratrooper in the 11th Airbourne stationed in Augsburg, Germany. His career as an award-winning sales consultant spanned 5 decades, including time as a Route Salesman for Intercontinental Baking Co. and a Medicare Sales Field Agent with Humana, helping Seniors with their healthcare insurance needs. He was the proud father of Scott (Sandi) Tucker of Beecher IL, Susan “Kelly” Stluka of Manteno IL, Blaise Tucker of Beecher IL and stepdaughter Dawn Line of Matteson IL. Glen was “Papa” to grandchildren Erin (Matt) Purse of Downingtown PA, A.J. (Kristin) Tucker of Beecher IL, Nicholas Stluka of Beecher IL, Brendan (Brittany) Tucker of Beecher IL, Brittany (Boris) Lucic of Carol Stream IL and Zach (Jenn) Stluka of Palatine IL. Glen is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years Virginia Tucker of Ft. Myers FL, brother Milton Tucker of Munster IN, sons Scott Tucker of Beecher IL, Blaise Tucker of Beecher IL and stepdaughter Dawn Line of Matteson IL, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was blessed to also be survived by numerous family members and an incredible circle of friends including his “golf” family. He absolutely loved golf and was a member of Heritage Palms Country Club (where he lived in Ft. Myers) and many leagues throughout his lifetime making friends too numerous to list. He was preceded in death by his parents Granville and Lacy Tucker, his brother Howard Tucker and his beloved daughter Susan (Kelly) Stluka, who passed suddenly in 2023. He would tell you that his greatest moniker was being called “Great Papa” to his 10 great grandchildren: Colin, Molly, Easton, Ryan, Brynn, Mason, Charlotte, Camden, Leah and Mallory. He was very much looking forward to greeting his 11th great grandchild due in late March to Brittany and Boris. He will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity and dedication to family. The family is planning a Celebration of Life in April of 2026 with more details to follow.