Glen Dean Jessup

Glen Dean Jessup, 84 of Pawnee peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at SSM Health University Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.

He was born May 31, 1941 at home in rural Pawnee, IL, the son of Scott Lee and Emma Beck Jessup.

Glen married his bride Beverly on June 25, 1976 in Decatur, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents Scott and Emma, brothers Ray, Elmer, sisters Margaret Wilcoxson, Lorene Pierceall, Anna Mae Prescher.

Glen served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1965. He worked for Sheet Metal Workers local 218 retiring from EL Pruitt in 2001. He was a devoted husband, father, teacher and mentor of all things. He loved tinkering in his garage and could fix nearly anything. Creating stained glass, wood working projects, collecting arrowheads and artifacts & cooking amazing BBQ’s were many of his passions. Spending time with his family and friends and creating long lasting memories, was a favorite past time, as well as his many legendary chess games.

He also thoroughly enjoyed his monthly luncheons with his fellow Sheet Metal worker retirees.

Surviving are his bride, Beverly Jessup; three children, Mark (Krista) Jessup of Cantrall, Sheila Anne (Jeff) Jarrett of Pawnee and Sheila Marie (Russell) Brown of Springfield; three grandchildren, Salem Jessup, Brady Jarrett and Carsen Jarrett; great-grandchild, Cohen Presker; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation: his family will greet friends and loved ones on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn. Funeral service will be at 11am, Wednesday June 18 at the funeral home. Officiating will be Jacqueline Dooley CRE, friend of the family. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Horse Creek Cemetery in Pawnee.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

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