Glenn Burton VerBeck, age 94, of Miles City passed on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Holy Rosary Residential Living.
Glenn was born in Miles City, Montana on March 28, 1928, the son of Peter “Pete” John and Doris E. (Cox) VerBeck. His mother passed away when Glenn was 6 and his father then married Eleanor Culp on December 5, 1934. He attended schools in Miles City and then started as an apprentice leather worker with his father at Al Furstnow Saddlery in Miles City. In 1946 he started as an apprentice craftsman for his father at Pete’s Saddle Shop in Miles City working there until October of 1950 when he entered the US Army. He served during the Korean War and was sent to Camp Atterbury, Indiana. He was assigned and trained with the 28th Signal Infantry Division where they were sent to Germany. He was honorably discharged from the Army at Fort Carson, Colorado in October of 1952. He returned to Miles City and worked as a saddle maker and leather craftsman for Pete’s Saddle Shop until March of 1954. He then went to work for Montana State Industrial School (Now Pine Hills Correctional Facility) in Miles City. He later worked for the US Postal Services as a mail handler and clerk. He worked his entire career during the night hours and spent time with his family during the day. Glenn met Yvonne France at the Fireman’s Ball in Miles City on November 23, 1955. They were married on March 17, 1956, in Miles City on St. Patrick’s Day. This loving union lasted 66 years and they were blessed with four children: Mark in 1956, Glenda in 1958, Deanne in 1961 and Rhonda in 1964.
As a dad and grandfather, Glenn could always take the simplest things and make them fun, entertaining, and adventurous. His bedtime stories were never from a book, but always from his creative imagination. Family outings were always an adventure such as hiking on Camelback Hill, going to Medicine Rock, camping, rafting, fishing, rock hunting, etc. He would draw “treasure maps” and take the grandchildren to “Treasure Island” (walking paths by the river to hunt for treasure. In his workshop, he would show his grandchildren how to make various leather goods and how to fix things. He had lots of magic tricks that were always a fun source of entertainment. He was always his grandchildren’s biggest supporter and never missed any of their sporting events. He even watched practices when he had a chance. Glenn’s enjoyment of baseball was carried throughout his life. He played on a baseball team organized by his commanding officer in the military. After returning from the military, he made many life-long friends while playing on the Kinsey team and Pine Hills team.
Glenn was a well-known historian about saddle making and baseball. He compiled amazing amounts of information about both and could recite information astonishingly easy from memory. Although he never finished his book about saddle making, his vast information was used to help others write articles and books. Glenn was such a kind and caring person. He had a positive influence on all of his family, as well as many youth in the community. He spent many years coaching softball and baseball, including his daughter Rhonda’s and grandson’s teams. It was about more than the game to him, he truly cared about young people and helping them reach their full potential. If players didn’t make it to practice, his motto was “we don’t know what they’re dealing with at home, they still get to play because baseball might be what they get to look forward to.”
Glenn and Yvonne were always such perfect complements to each other. They adored each other and their love, friendship, love of family and marriage set such a great example for all their children and grandchildren. Glenn, the husband, father, grandfather, and friend, will be greatly missed by all his family and friends until we meet again. His example of how he lived, will continue to carry on in our hearts.
Glenn is survived by his wife Yvonne of Miles City, MT; his son Mark VerBeck and his children: Robert (fiancée Jen) and children Coltin & Dillon, Angie (Keith) VerBeck and daughter Kayla Guynn, Britni VerBeck and son Cayson Peterson, granddaughter Logan Rodriguez and daughter Ysabella; daughter Glenda (Jack) Lockie and their children: Seth (Anna) and children Kadence, Kara, Kameron, Kaitlyn & Ellie; Shaun (Billie) and children Hayden, Alexis, Austyn & Britton; and Shane and children Hailey (daughter Ellie) & Lillian; daughter Deanne (Quinn) Wright and children Rafe Camp, Evan Keller and son Christopher, Satabra (Boe) Meredith and children Julia, Cleota & Jobi; and daughter Rhonda (Denis) Leidholt and children Kylee (Travis) Nishioka, and daughter Adley, Koby (fiancée Amber) and Kyrtlie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Eleanor Culp VerBeck; his mother and father-in-law Addie and Hubert France, a sister Gladys Matakovich, Aunt Mary Verbeck and Wade Camp.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Monday September 12, 2022
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
To follow after the Interment
Monday September 12, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Monday September 12, 2022
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
To follow after the Interment
Monday September 12, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dale Tribby says
To Glenn’s family – What at awesome man. I have so many fond memories of coaching against Glenn. Glenn was never about wins and losses, he just wanted to see all the kids, no matter what team they were on reach their potential. So many days of talking baseball. Our condolences to you all.
Shannon & Bryan Holmen says
So sorry to all who loved him. He was such a happy and kind man.
John Morford says
Very good man. Coached a lot of baseball games against him and some with him. Always enjoyed visiting with him. My condolences to his entire extended family.
Jessie Leidholt says
Dear Verbeck family, Jim and I am so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. He was a fine man and will be missed by many. Hugs to all of you.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Vonnie, Mark & the girls along with your extended families-
I am so sad to see that Glenn has passed away. I know this past few months were hard on him. I always liked to visit with him when our paths crossed because he knew so much history about Miles City and the surrounding area. He is gone now, but he will be remembered💖. Big hugs to all of you.
Julie Kaufman says
Rest In Peace, Glenn. 💕
Carol SAchneider says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glenn was my son’s coach and he was our neighbor. He was one special guy. This is a great loss to out community.
Muriel Selk says
Vonnie and family: Watched many softball games with Glenn and you, Vonnie. Such a promoter of sports in Miles City. Will be missed in the community. My prayers for all of you.
Richard and LInda Meidinger says
Vonnie and family, so sorry for your loss. I never knew him well but he was always such a super nice man. I know his family was always so important to him. May all your awesome memories help you through this difficult time. Hugs and prayers for you all and Prayers for Glenn, May he rest in peace.
Rebecca Gookin says
Dear VerBeck family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace Glenn.
Myrna and Jr Perkins says
Sincerest Sympathy to the Verbeck families. May you find comfort and peace.
Vikki Bradley says
Prayers to the Verbeck Family. Glenn was such a awesome man, sure enjoyed the years he was coaching softball. May God bless all of you during this time.
Tim and Laurie Drennen says
We are sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Our condolences and love to Vonnie and all of her family
Brad and Sherri Henderson says
Our sincere condolences to all the Verbeck family. He was a great guy and we felt so fortunate for Jase to have him as a baseball coach! We are so sorry for your loss.
britni verbeck says
I love my grandpa Glen. He is the only grandpa I had. God Bless You Grandpa. I love you Grandma Vonnie!
britni verbeck says
I’ll always remember going into his tv room with his Lazy boy recliner watching baseball with either chocolate or black licorice. Evan and I would always get a piece. Or what a kick he got showing us kids treasure maps or magic tricks, or how to make gak slime. His legend will never be forgotten!
Anita says
I am so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. I have the most wonderful memories of your father.He was always so sweet and a caring person. Our prayers are with all!
Anita and Jim Scheeler
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Verbeck Family we were so saddened by seeing Glen had past away. I remember when he worked at Furstnows for many years. I really appreciated the info he gave me for My book on “Pine Hills Homesteaders” . I was able to use his history about his Father Pete Verbeck in my book. Thank you Glen for all the memories. It was always a joy to visit with you. I still have the saddle #569 that your dad made for Furstnows. Rest in peace good friend.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Mary (Kings) Grube says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you through this time. May God bless you with the many great memories you have with Glenn. He was a great guy!
Jodie Rhodes says
Deanne, Mark and family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved father. When I was a child he would visit his folks and I would be hanging out with Pete in his saddle shop. I remember your dad very well, he was soft spoken and so kind. May your memories help ease the loss.
Sending love
Dick Culver says
Vonnie and family, my condolences.
Gina says
Vonni and family, sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing, Dad sends his condolences also. Thoughts and hugs for you all. Gina & Leonard
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Deanne, Rhonda, and families, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Scott & Voni Tally says
Scott & I are sorry for you loss. All these kind words are so true! Glenn was always a kind nice man. He so supported the kids & loved his family!
Janet Klein says
Rest easy Glenn…you were a wonderful, knowledgeable person for the history of Miles City. Harley enjoyed his time with Glenn while they worked at the post office and I enjoyed your friendship as well. May memories sustain you in your times of grief. Janet Klein
Audrey Haumschild says
Hugs and prayers are with you all 🙏❤ . Sweet man. Awesome family. RIP Glenn .
Cherie says
Glenda and family thinking of you all. I remember Glenn in our high school days. He shook his head a lot at us. He was indeed a great father and loved all of us. Stay strong.
Michele Mickolio says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace. Hold on to the memories and know he is in Heaven now guarding you all until you meet again.
Mary France says
My sincerest condolences to Vonnie and the family and friends of Glenn’s. What an interesting and entertaining man he was! We always enjoyed visits with the Verbeck family, warm and welcoming hosts. He will be missed not only by his family but by the community. Those who knew him are fortunate. He, too, was fortunate to have the family, friends, and community he did. Requiescat in pace.
Leah D Thompson says
Vonnie & family, our thoughts, love and deepest sympathy are with you. Glenn was such a special man and so much a part of my growing-up years. Thinking of you. Leah (Drennen) Thompson
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
Mike Archdale says
I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Kolleen Waldo Forsyth says
Im sad to hear of Glenn’s passing. When i knew him best, during my growing up years, i marveled at his recollection of history, and his skill at making saddles. His laugh was contagious! I grew up just a couple years older than Glenn & Vonnie’s kids. Great memories. Sympathies to each of you. Know that Glenn will be remembered fondly.
Mary Hurr says
Rhonda, Vonnie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Glenn was such a wonderful man. Loved sitting and talking with him during the kids baseball games. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Archdale says
Who ever wrote Glen’s obituary you did an admirable tribute to his accomplishments. Number of times Glenn and I would share gems of history that we found reading obituaries. Glenn was a prince among men and his obituary reflects that honor.
Kim Smarsh says
Rhonda, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Duane Maier says
My sincere condolences to all of Glenn’s family.
Terry Virag says
Glenda, Mark and Rhonda..so sad to hear the passing of your Father. I remember him well thru the years specially when we were very young and playing in our early years when we lived only a couple blocks away. He could always make something fun out of nothing. My prayers for you and your family. May God Bless
Terry and Charice
Grant and Tracey Peterson says
Vonnie,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Glenn. Please know we are thinking of you and all of your family during this time.
Grant and Tracey Peterson
Tracee L RAYMOND says
To the Verbeck family,
I’m extremely sorry for your loss of Glenn. He was a very nice man and will be missed by everyone who ever met him. I know how difficult this time is and is going to be. Please feel free to reach out if any of you need to chat. Hugs and prayers to all.
Darryl and Linda Moore says
To Mrs Verbeck and families
Our sympathies to all of you. Remember seeing Glenn at all his grand kids events. He had a great smile and infectious laughs. Blessings.
Susan Moreno says
So sorry to hear about Glenn’s passing. Another piece of history leaves this world! Thoughts and prayers for his family. The Moreno Family
Mike Mangen says
So sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. He was a joy to work with (Post Office) and he had a great sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cousin Carol and Alan Belkin says
Vonnie, just found this memorial and tribute to your dear husband, Glenn. Alan and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate this difficult first year without your beloved husband Glenn.