Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr.

Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr., age 83, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his daughters’ home in Topeka, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Glen was born the son of William H. and Elizabeth (Hunt) Montgomery on May 18, 1936 in Wetumka, OK. He graduated from McLoud High School in 1954. After high school, Glen joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1954-1958. From 1971 to 1991, Glen served in the Air National Guard and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He retired from service in 1991. He had worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years. Serving as a letter carrier for 10 years and working in maintenance for 21 years. Glen was of Catholic faith and was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. His memberships included; V.F.W. Philip Billard #1650, A.P.W.U #6862; A.A.R.P.; Moose Lodge #555; American Legion Post #400 and the Air Force Sergeants Association. Survivors include his son, Glen Douglas Montgomery, Jr. of Topeka; daughter, Linda Sloan and her husband Deacon Brad Sloan of Topeka; two sisters, Betty L. Sims of Oklahoma and Kay Bryant of Florida; nine grandchildren; Glen Douglas Montgomery III, Victoria Montgomery, Natalie Montgomery, Paul Montgomery, Mack Sloan, Peyton Sloan, Sydney Sloan, Ciara Sloan and Maia Sloan as well as three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leona Montgomery on March 2, 2008; daughter, Cynthia Parre on December 24, 1998; grandson, James “Jimmy” David Eugene Parre; two brothers, J.D. and Joe Montgomery; sister, Patsy Ogden. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 5-7:00 P.M. with the Rosary being prayed 6:00 P.M. at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 16, at 10:00 A.M. at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th St., Topeka, KS 66618. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post #400 and/or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit Glen’s memorial webpage at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.