Glen J. Gilomen

Glen J. Gilomen, age 86 of Highland, IL, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home, Highland, IL. He was born on Friday, August 24, 1934, in Highland, IL, the son of Benjamin and Irma (nee Lorenz) Gilomen. On Saturday, July 28, 1956, he married Romona J. Gilomen, nee Ulmet, at E & R Church, Highland, IL, who survives. He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ; Highland Pistol Club (Life Member); Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; and Machinist Local. Glen was born and raised at Highland, IL; graduated from Highland High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army after graduation and then served in the Army Reserves until 1963. He worked as a machinist for nearly 42 years at Olin Corporation, retiring 1994. Glen's hobbies included fishing, trapping, hunting, gardening, playing basketball and making sausage and cherry bounce. He also farmed and ran a strawberry patch for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren when they visited his home that he has shared with his wife for 65 years. Survivors include: Wife - Romona J. Gilomen (nee Ulmet), Highland, IL Son - Ricky L. (Gayle) Gilomen, Highland, IL Daughter - Debbie J. (Roger) Rinderer, Highland, IL Son - Darrell G. Gilomen, Highland, IL Daughter - Karen S. (John Jares) Gilomen, Evergreen, CO Grandson - Joel R. (Significant Other-Dana Alesaski) Rinderer, Highland, IL Grandson - Brent M. Gilomen, Highland, IL Granddaughter - Cheryl L. (Andrew) Wirz, Pocahontas, IL Grandson - Bryan M. (Catherine) Gilomen, Highland, IL Grandson - Blake Gilomen, Highland, IL Grandson - Braden W. Proc, Evergreen, CO Granddaughter - Jessie L. Gilomen, Highland, IL Granddaughter - Sabrina S. Proc, Evergreen, CO Grandson - Jacob R. Gilomen, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Alex Gilomen Great Grandchild - Piper Rinderer Great Grandchild - Cale Gilomen Great Grandchild - Luke Gilomen Great Grandchild - Maxton Rinderer Great Grandchild - Eliana Wirz Great Grandchild - Connor Gilomen Great Grandchild - Emma Wirz Great Grandchild - William Gilomen Great Grandchild - Liam Rinderer Great Grandchild - Henry Gilomen Brother - James Gilomen, Trenton, IL Brother - Earl Gilomen, Highland, IL Brother - Harold Gilomen, Highland, IL Brother - Floyd (Mary) Gilomen, Highland, IL. He was preceded in death by: Father - Benjamin Gilomen - Died 12/19/74 Mother - Irma N. (nee Lorenz) Gilomen - Died 2/4/1994 Brother - Ray B. Gilomen -Died 09/22/95 Sister - Carol I. Kreutzberg - Died 06/28/08 Sister - Eileen E. Buske - Died 10/21/17 Sister In-Law - Mary Schmitt Gilomen - Died 12/16/1959 Sister In-Law - Bonnie Mueller Gilomen - Died 3/26/1999 Sister In-Law - Sandy Beard Gilomen - Died 3/13/2014 Sister In-Law - Bernice Dubach Gilomen - Died 2/1/2020 Sister In-Law - Clara Vosholler Gilomen - Died 3/7/2006 Brother In-Law - Harry Kreutzberg - Died 1/2/2015 Brother In-Law - Lester Buske - Died 9/22/1995 Parents In-Law - Ulysses "UD" (Died 6/1/1999) & Alice (Died 2/2/2002) Ulmet Brother In-Law - Oliver Ulmet - Died 3/22/2000 Brother In-Law - Clark Ulmet - Died 6/30/2012. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Todd Bean, Transitional Minister, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Highland-Pierron Fire Department.

Glen J. Gilomen

August 24, 1934 - August 20, 2021