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Larry "Joe" Glass '65 March 5, 2018 12:56 PM updated: March 5, 2018 12:57 PM
Published in San Luis (CA) Obispo County Tribune on Mar. 4, 2018
Dr. Larry Joe Glass
Dr. Larry Joe Glass 1938-2018 Dr. Larry "Joe" Glass went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born December 10, 1938, to Wilmer and Hilda Glass in Tipton, Indiana. Joe (as he was known by everyone) received his Bachelor of Science degree at Purdue University, then continued to earn a Master of Science and Doctorate degrees at Texas A & M. Joe was Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Texas A&M for a total of 40 years. He was an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Joe took several trips to India to consult with agriculture professionals on wells, pumps, and irrigation methods that would help sustain water resources for communities in need. He loved advising his students and helping them succeed. Joe retired from Cal Poly Professor Emeriti in 2001. After retirement, Joe and his wife Patti participated in ministries and community service in Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Oakhurst. They also traveled throughout the USA, and the world, for ministry projects: building schools, churches, helping orphanages, and community needs. Joe was well-known for his Bible memorization, evangelistic efforts, and compassion to help those in need, especially children. He is survived by his wife, Patti; brothers: Harold and James Glass; sister, Jane Ann Tucker; children: Warren Glass, Jamie Corr, Cari Mueller, Jonathan Glass, and Beth Vengley; stepchildren: Marc Huth, Laura Gothard, and Scott Huth; 21 grand- children; and 6 great-grand- children. Interment at Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, CA.
Dr. Larry Joe Glass
Dr. Larry Joe Glass 1938-2018 Dr. Larry "Joe" Glass went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born December 10, 1938, to Wilmer and Hilda Glass in Tipton, Indiana. Joe (as he was known by everyone) received his Bachelor of Science degree at Purdue University, then continued to earn a Master of Science and Doctorate degrees at Texas A & M. Joe was Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Texas A&M for a total of 40 years. He was an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Joe took several trips to India to consult with agriculture professionals on wells, pumps, and irrigation methods that would help sustain water resources for communities in need. He loved advising his students and helping them succeed. Joe retired from Cal Poly Professor Emeriti in 2001. After retirement, Joe and his wife Patti participated in ministries and community service in Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Oakhurst. They also traveled throughout the USA, and the world, for ministry projects: building schools, churches, helping orphanages, and community needs. Joe was well-known for his Bible memorization, evangelistic efforts, and compassion to help those in need, especially children. He is survived by his wife, Patti; brothers: Harold and James Glass; sister, Jane Ann Tucker; children: Warren Glass, Jamie Corr, Cari Mueller, Jonathan Glass, and Beth Vengley; stepchildren: Marc Huth, Laura Gothard, and Scott Huth; 21 grand- children; and 6 great-grand- children. Interment at Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, CA.
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