Walter Glen Waldroop

Walter Glen Waldroop went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2015, at the age of 88. He was born December 6, 1927 to James Wesley and Emma Waldroop in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He joined the U. S. Army and was sent to Germany to serve in the occupying forces. While stationed in Bayreuth, Bavaria he met his future wife Annemie Popp. They both worked at the U. S. Armed Forces Post Office. They were married in Bayreuth on October 9, 1948. After returning to the United States, Glen and Annemie moved to California. He was then called back into the Army due to the Korean conflict. After being discharged from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, they made their permanent home in Okmulgee. Glen and Annemie were blessed with two children, a son Dennis Rudy and a daughter Ingrid. Glen worked at Goble Auto Parts as parts-man and then as manager until his retirement. After coming home from work, he loved working in his garden until dark. One of his greatest joys and talents was hiding Easter eggs for his family and a large circle of friends. Glen was an active and faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee. He was a charter member of the German American Society of Tulsa and the best Bratwurst griller at the yearly Oktoberfest in Tulsa. He was also a member of the American Legion and served for several years on the Okmulgee Cemetery Board. Glen was a true friend and always helpful to people in need. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Annemie, son Dennis Rudy, brothers Bill, James and Jack, and sisters Winfred, Myrtle, and Viola. Survivors include his daughter Ingrid and her husband Raymond Cline of Okmulgee, grandsons Keith Cline, Justin Cline and wife Dana, daughter-in-law Wista Waldroop, grandsons Shannon, Micah and his wife Lisa, Dakota and wife Tonya, Chisholm and wife Alyssa, as well as five great grandchildren, a brother Warren Waldroop and several nieces and a nephew. Glen will also be missed very much by his "adopted" family Brigitte Phelps, daughters Susanna, Karin and husband David, Elke and husband Richard and by all his many friends both here and in Germany. A Celebration of Glen's life will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10 A. M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee. Rev. Christian Tiews will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Viewing for Glen will be on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Raymond Cline, Keith Cline, Justin Cline, David Williams, Rocky Johnston and Jeff Schmeder. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee or a charity of your choice in Glen's name. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Talihina Veteran's Center for the loving kindness he received under their outstanding care. Services for Glen are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Glenn's Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com

Walter Glen Waldroop

December 6, 1927 - December 10, 2015