Glenn R. Fulper

Glenn R. Fulper Jr., 76, of Vermilion, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Glenn was born February 12, 1938 in Lorain, and had been a life long Vermilion resident. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserve serving from 1956-1966. Glenn started working at his fathers gas station when he was 10 years old, later expanding the business into Fulper's Auto Parts, Inc. where he worked for 57 years, retiring in 2005. He then worked for NAPA Auto Parts, Vermilion for 7 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Vermilion, Masons Ely Lodge #424, a life member of Amvets Post #22, and the VFW Post #7576. Glenn enjoyed golfing with his sons and grandson, owning and operating super modified race cars, singing and dancing to Christmas tunes with his family, and having a Manhattan at Elberta Inn with his friends. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy (nee Lee) Fulper of Vermilion; sons, Jim Fulper of Islamorada, FL and Bobby (Shannon) Fulper of Vermilion; daughters, Marsha (Gary) Krieg of Vermilion and Carolyn (Mike) Klopstein of Eden Prairie, MN; and grandchildren: Devin and Grant Krieg, Jacob, Megan, Madeline Fulper, and Hailey and Ella Klopstein. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Sr. and Georgiea (nee Cain) Fulper and a brother, Jerry Fulper. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, Coen and West Lake Rd, Vermilion with the Reverend David Hull-Frye, pastor, officiating. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions to the to Riddle Funeral Home, In Memory of Glenn R. Fulper, Jr. 5345 South Street Vermilion, Ohio 44089 to help with expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.