Obituary of Glenn David Rydman

Glenn David Rydman, age 85, passed away Tuesday June 11th at Penrose Memorial Hospital.He was born April 28th, 1928 in Aloha Oregon to Oscar and Hulda Rydman. He was the youngest of 5 children that his mother raised alone after his father passed when Glenn was just 3 days old. At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and spent 2 years active service and 3 years inactive and received an honorable discharge in 1953.He was married April 19th, 1958 to Dena Wilson also of Aloha Oregon. They had two children, daughter Kimberly and son David. Glenn spent the majority of his working life drilling water wells for R.J. Strasser Drilliing Co. His work took him all over the Pacific Northwest including Alaska. After moving to Colorado Springs in 1986 he and Dena were the owners of Right Price Cleaners.Glenn is survived by his wife Dena, children Kim Grant and Dave, son in law Earl and grandsons Brandon, Spencer and Taylor. His only living sibling is Betty Ryman of Beaverton Oregon and was preceded in death by his brothers Bert, Paul and Gordon.Glenn and Dena are members of First Lutheran Church where Glenn volunteered there for most anything that was needed. He was also a faithful volunteer for Marion House Soup Kitchen as well as Habitat for Humanity and had many good friends with both organizations.Glenn was a faithful, generous loving man who put anyone's needs before his own. He will be sorely missed but his family is confident that he is with the Lord Our God.In lieu of flowers please make contributions to First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1515 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs CO 80907, The Marion House Soup Kitchen or Habitat for Humanity. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, June 17, 2013 1:00PM First Lutheran Church 1515 N. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-328-1793