Paul Edward Glaske

Dr. Paul Edward Glaske, 81, of Flint, TX, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, January 30th, after a long and wonderful life. Visitation will be held at Stewart Funeral Home on Monday, February 2nd, from 6-8 PM. Services will be held at Green Acres Baptist Church Chapel Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Cherished friend and colleague Dr. Ravi Zacharias will officiate under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Paul was born on August 31st, 1933, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Ella and Herman Glaske. He attended Bob Jones University where he met his beloved wife Jacqueline, and earned his bachelor's degree in 1958 with an MBA to follow from Pepperdine University. He began his business career with Standard Oil Company in Park Forest, IL. Following the direction of the Lord, Paul and Jackie moved to Longview, Texas with their three children in 1963 to begin his venture as the Vice President of Business affairs at LeTourneau University. He then joined Marathon LeTourneau Company as President, a title he held until 1986. From 1986 until he retired in 1999, Paul was President and CEO of Bluebird Bus Company in Fort Valley, Ga., the nation's largest manufacturer of busses at the time. During his time in Fort Valley he not only focused on running a successful business, but he and his wife enjoyed creating many wonderful memories with family and lifelong friends. In May of 2000 he was awarded with a Doctor of Laws degree by LeTourneau University. Over the years he enjoyed chairing various boards for a variety of companies including Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Lincoln Educational Services of New Jersey, Camcraft of Illinois, and Energy Transfer Partners of Dallas. He also spent much of his time serving community organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, United Way, and Pine Cove Christian Camps. As much as he loved working and serving the community, Paul spent his free time investing in what he considered the most valuable: his family and his beautiful farm and lake house. Paul is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ella Glaske of Michigan, sister Helen Wentworth, and brother Don Glaske. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline, sister Leona Brakla of St. Joseph, MI, and three children, Randall and Laurie Glaske of Tyler, Laura Taff of Tyler, and Caryn and Barry Moore of Waxahachie, TX. Paul was the proud "Papaw" to nine grandchildren: Lorianne and Blake Schlueter of Tyler; Zachary, Tucker, and Hunter Glaske of Tyler; Benjamin, Meagan, Carissa, Holly, and Jacob Moore of Waxahachie, TX. He also leaves behind three great grandchildren Cole, Jackson, and Ella Schlueter. Paul's greatest joys in life were his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and his career. How wonderful that he was able to live so richly in all three! Pallbearers will be grandsons Zachary Glaske, Tucker Glaske, Hunter Glaske, Benjamin Moore, Jacob Moore, and Blake Schlueter. Honorary Pallbearers will be John McSween, Kelsey Warren, Chuck Bellatti, Keith McCoy, George Hilliard, J.C. Harden, Bud Austin, and John McReynolds. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider donating to LeTourneau University,2100 S. Mobberly Lane, Longview, TX 75602, Pine Cove Christian Camps, 17162 Pop ckenzie Rd., Tyler, TX 75701, The Salvation Army, 637 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702, or a charity of your choice as he loved giving to others so dearly.

Paul Edward Glaske

August 31, 1933 - January 30, 2015