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GVSU Mourns the Loss of Jack Flynn

March 26, 2020

Jack Lawrence Flynn, age 89, of Ludington, passed away on March 26, 2020.

Jack was born on April 27, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Clarence and Katherine Flynn. He married Arloa Odean Glamzi in Grand Rapids and celebrated 50 years together before her passing in 2015. Jack spent his early years in the U.S. Coast Guard and later worked on the custodial staff at Grand Valley State College. He enjoyed spending time fishing at the cottage in Lake Leelanau.

Jack is survived by his children, Roger Glamzi and Carleen Busse; grandchildren, Craig, Kevin, Steve, and Jeff Glamzi, Kristen, Mark, and Eric Busse; and 13 great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Arloa Glamzi.

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