Glen M. Meldgaard, 87, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center-Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born in Racine on July 2, 1936, the son of the late Axel and Eleanor (nee: Sondergaard) Meldgaard.

Glen was a graduate of Washington Park High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his master's in mechanical engineering. On May 20, 1967, he was united in marriage to Donna Peterson. Glen was employed by the Rexnord Corporation for over 25 years, and later by S.C. Johnson and Son. He was a member of Bethania Lutheran Church. Glen was extremely proud of his Danish heritage. He enjoyed traveling, collecting stamps, and Danish porcelain. He loved working in his yard.

Surviving are his wife, Donna; their daughter and son-in-law, Kiersten and Dan Gruen; three granddaughters, Kira Meldgaard, Hanna Sosa, and Zoe Gruen; four great grandchildren, Alice Rae, Lucas Gruen, Braxton Gruen, and Mazey Gruen. In addition to his parents, Glen was preceded in death by his brother, Dale and his beloved cat, Hunter. The family would like to thank the staffs of the Aurora Medical Center-Mt. Pleasant and Vitas Hospice for their loving care and compassion for Glen and his family. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to the Alzheimer's Association-Wisconsin Chapter 620 S. 76 ^th St. Milwaukee, WI 53214.

His funeral service will be held in Bethania Lutheran Church 4120 Wright Ave. on Wednesday, April 10 ^th at 12 O'clock Noon, with Rev. Paul Nuechterlein officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.