It is with great sadness to announce the death of Glen E. Greenfelder, 79, on 29 October 2022.

Glen died at home in the arms of his loving wife Gail Powers Greenfelder.

Born in Detroit Michigan in 1943 to Victor Andrew and Beatrix Gertrude Cook Greenfelder. Glen moved to Dade City Florida in 1945 with his Mother. His father had a job with Chrysler in Detroit and could not leave his supervisory position as they were making tanks for the European Theatre of World War II.

Glens first job at the age of 7 was sorting eggs at Feather Hill Farm, located behind his house on Mount Zion Road. Glen was in charge of feeding the family cow and steer; yes he had to feed the animals and mild the cow before he went to school. Glen worked at a mens clothing store, sold corsages, pizza delivery, and worked second shift at Lykes Pasco, blending giant vats of Orange Juice.

Glen told the story of his acceptance to Cornell University. He received the letter with the accompanying list of items he needed to attend the school. He turned down the acceptance because he could not afford the items of clothing needed to attend the various school functions.

Glen was highly educated: Saint Leo Preparatory School as a day-hop, grades 8-12, Saint Leo College AA degree, Loyola University Chicago B.S., M.S.I.R.,

Loyola University Chicago School of Law Juris Doctorate, and Saint Leo University Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.

While in Chicago he worked 40 hours a week for 8 years for Motorola graduating in 1971 with zero debt and finishing at the top of his law school class.

He never stopped working until 2014.

Glens love for the game of golf was likened to the way he practiced lawhe loved it because it is a game of integrity, demonstrates courtesy and sportsmanship at all times.

Belonging to three golf clubs, Nairn and Loch Lomond in Scotland and Sky Valley Golf Club in Georgia, was one of lifes greatest pleasures for him. Lifelong friends were made on the links.

Music was always in his life. He played the alto sax in high school. The band instructor asked Glen to lead the school band, but this meant he had to learn to play the trumpet. Accepting the challenge, he was self taught and led the award-winning band.

Glen loved all musical genres, but folk music remained his all time favorite. He was on his way to Ft. Lauderdale in the early 60s to hear a new band. He saw a vehicle on the side of the road with a flat tire. He turned around to lend them a hand. They asked Glen where he was headed and he said to a concert by a new group from California.

The guys laughed and said, "Will you come back stage after the concert" It was "The Beach Boys"!

Glen founded his own law firm in Dade City in 1976 and practiced for 42 years. During his stellar career, he served on many boards for the City of Dade City, City Attorney for San Antonio, a founder and board member for First National Bank of the South, a Director for First National Bank of Pasco, on the Board of Trustees of Saint Leo College then transitioning to Saint Leo University, the Board Chair from 2001-2005, 43 years in all.

Glen was also a founding member of Dade City Sunrise Rotary.

Glen attributed much of his success to the monks and nuns of Saint Leo. "They taught me to love learning, I lived my life embodying a set of core values that include excellence, community, respect, personal development, responsible stewardship and integrity." He was eternally grateful to these men and women.

Glen was dedicated to countless citizens of the Tampa Bay Area and surrounding communities many of whom could not afford legal representation. He always had time for helping his colleagues, neighbors and strangers.

The last five years of his life, Glen rekindled his love for art and nature joining a painting class in the mountains. His paintings of turkey, deer, fox, bear, Brahman cattle, sunrises and sunsets are unbelievably beautiful. His fellow students and instructor became such supporters and truly great friends.

Glen loved "A Litany of Remembrance" by Rabbis Sylvan Kamens and Jack Riemer, and it was promised that this adaptation be published upon his death:

We Will Remember Him

In the rising of the Sun and it's going down, we will remember him.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, we will remember him.

In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring, we will remember him.

In the blueness of the sky and in warmth of Summer, we will remember him.

In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, we will remember him.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we will remember him.

When we are weary and in need of strength, we will remember him.

When we are lost and sick at heart, we will remember him.

When we have joys we yearn to share, we will remember him.

So long as we live, he too shall live, for he is a part of us and we will remember.

There were no formal services, per Glens wishes.

He would be honored for anyone who wishes to make a donation to Saint Leo University, Saint Leo Abbey or Holy Name Monastery for Women, the Dade City Police Foundation or Dade City Sunrise Rotary.