Glenn A. Stalker

Glenn A. Stalker, 88, of Medina, entered into rest on Wed., Sept. 16, 2020. He was born Oct. 25, 1931 in Lyndonville, a son of the late George W. and Carrie (Santimaw) Stalker.

He graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1950. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and he proudly served his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.

Shortly after returning from the war, he married the love of his life, the former Emily Sledzik, on May 29, 1954. The couple made their home in Medina and raised a family of three children, Lorie, Carol and Christine. Mr. Stalker had a 23-year career with Phinney Tool & Die and then at E&M Enterprise, retiring in 1988.

Glenn loved sports. He played for the MAAC football team from 1954 to 1958. He was also an avid tennis player. He and his friend, Milford Phinney, played every morning from the time the nets were put up in the spring until they were taken down in the fall. Glenn also played on the Sacred Heart baseball team and enjoyed bowling and softball. One of his other ventures was as a pilot, attaining his small craft license in the 1970s.

He was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church and Holy Trinity R.C. Parish in Medina. Active in the community, Mr. Stalker was a member of the Village of Medina Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1982 and was involved in the Citizens’ Party. He also served as Deputy Mayor. He was an active member of the Sacred Heart Club, Butts-Clark Post #204 American Legion, and Medina Council #651 Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Stalker was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Emily M. Stalker, on June 24, 2019; his grandson, Sgt. Trevor T. Cook, USMC, on July 6, 2011; four brothers, George, Wayne (June), Don, and Alan (June) Stalker; and sister, Mildred (Paul) Bane.

He is survived by his three daughters, Lorie (Bob) Gilligan, Carol (David) Cook and Christine Barone; five grandchildren, Lisa Marciniak, Jessica Balcer, Chelsea Cook (Keegan Jenks), Andrea (Joe) Baldi and Alyssa (Chris) Kragor; four great-grandchildren, Keirha Marciniak, Morgan Balcer, Joseph and Renzo Baldi; his brother, Richard (Linda) Stalker; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held Sat., Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity R.C. Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. He will be laid to rest at a future date, alongside his wife at Sacred Heart Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by members of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and Lincoln Post #1483, VFW.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, PO Box 684, Medina NY 14103.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.