Glen Wenger

Glen Wenger, 83, formerly of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away at his home in Dublin, Ohio on May 20, 2026 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and cardiac amyloidosis for many years.

He was born February 9, 1943, the son of David and Letha (Brunk) Wenger. He attended North Lima Schools up until his senior year, which he completed at Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonburg, Virginia, graduating in 1961.

As a young adult, Glen spent two years in Nigeria with Mennonite Voluntary Service. He worked with a community development program, teaching boys in the village of Illah agricultural skills from which they could earn a living. Upon completion of that term he returned home to Columbiana, where he was employed by Witmer’s Inc.

In 1967 he married Ethel Baird. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this August. From 1980-82, Glen and his family served as Mennonite Mission representatives in Nairobi, Kenya where he and Ethel were houseparents for boarding students at Rosslyn Academy. The trips Glen’s family took to game parks in Kenya were among his most treasured memories.

Upon returning to the US, Glen continued working at Witmer’s, Inc. until his retirement. During his time there he worked in the parts and sales departments. For several years thereafter, Glen worked at McMaster Farms in Columbiana, thriving on the energy of the farm and finding great satisfaction in the growth and harvesting of various crops of produce.

Glen was a dedicated, hard working man. He was devoted to his family, church, and community. Always ready to help others, he served the Lord in numerous ways at Midway Mennonite Church, where he was a lifelong member. He was the groundskeeper at Midway for many years, as well as cemetery sexton.

He loved music, and contributed his rich bass in many special music groups, the Midway Church chorus, and in duets with Ethel. Since moving to Dublin in 2019 to be closer to family, Glen enjoyed attending his granddaughters’ musical performances.

Glen is survived by his wife, Ethel, son Mark (Candis) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and daughter Amy (Jeff) Bixler, of Columbus, Ohio; his beloved grandchildren, Stella Bixler, Mira Bixler, Eve Wenger, Cameron Wenger, and foster granddaughter, Dani Naghshineh. Also surviving him are his siblings Rachel (Joseph) Martin of Westwood, MA, Dale (Marian) Wenger of Columbiana, OH, and Alan (Marilyn) Wenger of Poland, OH, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Eric, and sister Jean Wenger.

Glen will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and was dearly loved by his family and friends. Glen’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be given to Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, Ohio or Mennonite Central Committee, Akron, Pennsylvania. A service to honor his memory will be held at a later date at Midway Mennonite Church.