Glen L. Isaman

Glen L. Isaman, 85, of Vermillion, KS, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Frankfort Community Care Home, following a short battle with leukemia. At the hour of his passing he was surrounded by all of his children. Visitation was Thursday, April 5, from noon until 8 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 6 at the Vermillion School in Vermillion. Rev. Virgil Warren officiated. The musicians were Julie Gleason and David Harbert. Music included “In the Garden”, “You Raise Me Up” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.” The pallbearers were Rich Vernon, Justin Meade, Clint Meade, Jeff Schwant, Jason Vernon, Torrey Meade, Brad Schwant and Steven Schwant. The funeral procession was led to the Vermillion City Cemetery by The American Legion Riders. Burial with Military Honors was in cemetery. Glen was born June 11, 1926 at Vliets, KS, son of Fred and Bernice (Martin) Isaman. He attended the Vermillion Schools until his senior year at the age 18 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the Army, he served in the Phillipines and Japan, after the bombing of Hiroshima. Upon returning home, he met and married Lois M. Fairchild on February 24, 1950. They shared 55 loving years together till her death in 2005. Glen worked for Marshall County as a Bridge Foreman and crane operator. Glen was a member of the Frankfort American Legion serving as a Honor Guard for 20 years and also helped with the Vermillion American Legion. He served the community of Vermillion in many capacities, such as being the mayor, fireman, dog catcher, and was very active in the community club. Glen was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing, hunting and many other outdoor activities. Survivors include his son, Michael Isaman, Topeka; five daughters, Sandy (Kenny) Vernon, Judy (Alva) Meade, and Marsha Isaman, all of Centralia, Connie (John) Smith, Manhattan, KS, and Brenda (Jeff) Branstetter, Kingman, KS; fifteen grandchildren and thirty-seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois; granddaughter, Karla Barnes; and his only brother, Robert Isaman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frankfort Boys World War II Memorial Highway Project or Veterans Hospital. Contributions may be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel, Frankfort. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Glen L. Isaman, please visit our flower store.