Glenn D. Steiner

Glenn David Steiner, 84, of Bucyrus, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Glenn was born on February 5, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Ellis W. and Virginia J. (White) Steiner. He was a 1960 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and was proud to have been a member of the 1958 boys’ basketball state runner-up team. He served in the Army from 1964 to 1966 and on June 7, 1969, married Linda Kay Chalfin, who survives. Glenn worked for 42 years at PPG in Crestline.

Glenn’s life revolved around his love for family, friends and cars. He would do anything to help those he loved and over the years he and Linda enjoyed many RV trips with his daughter, grandchildren, and friends. Glenn was an avid basketball enthusiast and for several years, he served as the assistant girls’ basketball coach for the Colonel Crawford Lady Eagles and until recently, never missed a girls or boys basketball game.

Glenn’s love of cars began at a young age and throughout much of his life, he enjoyed competitive drag racing. He could do any sort of work on cars and was known as a “Ford man”. Glenn was a long-time and active member of The Eliminator’s Car Club, where he served as Treasurer and hosted the Annual Eliminator “Drive-in” party at his home, a day where fellow members along with their family gathered for loads of fun.

In addition to Linda, his wife of nearly 57 years, Glenn is survived by his daughter, Shannon Steiner (Jeffrey Mainka); grandchildren, Max , Olivia (Max Klosterman), Anna , Emily Idleman (Kael) and Lucy.

He was preceded in death by his son, David E. Steiner; granddaughter, Megan and a brother, John Steiner.

All services for Glenn will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Wise Funeral Service. His family will visit with friends from 9:30 to 10:55 am, followed by his funeral service at 11:00 am with Certified Celebrant Lisa Snyder officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the US Army Honor Guard.

If desired, donations can be made payable to The Eliminator’s Car Club and will benefit local charities supported by the club. Expressions of sympathy are encouraged to be shared on his guest book page at www.wisefuneral.com.