Glennon Paul Oidtman passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born July 18, 1935 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born during the Great Depression. His father was the first generation of Oidtman in the USA. Glenn’s grandfather immigrated from Germany on the ship Columbus.
Glenn worked hard his entire life. He was a Plant Manager for various book binderies in Central, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, and Richmond, Virginia, before returning back to Missouri before retiring. During his life he had many loves but his one true passion was his time at the Lake of the Ozarks. Glenn and Deanna built their home in 1984 and retired in 2000 and became full time residents. Glenn was very active in making docks, remodeling homes and making rollers for docks.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Deanna; his brother, David (Gidget) Oidtman; his six kids, Glenna Oidtman, Karen (Billy) Crull, Kurt (Lisa) Oidtman, Gina (Cliff) Martin, Sherrie (Bob) Walter, and Shelley (Paul Bill) Kloeppel; his grandchildren, Tanya, Bradley, Stefanie, Justin, Krystal, Christopher, Kevin, Matt, Brent, Kristin, Lindsey, Kyle, Kelsey, and Corey; plus many step grandkids and great grandkids.
Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mabelle (Woratzeck) Oidtman; as well as his brother, Kenneth Oidtman; and four sisters, JoAnna Oidtman, Mary Melley, Henrietta Hartness and Doris Kraus. He is also preceded by his beloved dog, Brandi, who he adored very much.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024 with Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Kearney and luncheon following.
Arrangements in care of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.
Our Sincere Condolences
Stefanie and family. Kristen and family,
Thinking of you all and sending you prayers and comfort during this difficult time. Hugs to you all!
Kim Roth
Deepest sympathy to Gina, Cliff, and all your family. Thoughts & prayers for everyone. Everyone took great care of your dad. Love you.
Sara & Earnie
Our family had the honor of having our lakehouse next door to GLENN… We will always remember GLENN as kind, helpful, trustworthy, friendly, and an all around great guy…. GLENN made the world a better place!!!! REST IN PEACE GLENN.. your very good friends.
Galen, Ann, Matt, Sean, Kacie, Adam McClusky
Glenn, I have known you for so many years and have a lot of good things that I could say about you. You taught me a lot about boating and water skiing. You had a good heart and treated your friends just like they were a part of your family. You are going to be missed down here on Earth but you won’t be suffering any more, you will be resting in the arms of Jesus letting Him know that you can handle any assignment He or His Father God gives you.
Rest in peace my friend until we meet again,
Leona (Lee) McGinnis
So very sorry for your great loss. Prayers and hugs for Shelley, Gina, Sherrie, and the entire family.
Laura Dampf
