Glenn VanNatta

Glenn A. VanNatta, 87, of Lancaster formerly of Platteville died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Orchard Manor, Lancaster.  Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Mike Short will officiate.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville.  Friends may call from 12:00 p.m., (Noon) until the time of the service at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Memorials may be made to the Glenn A. VanNatta Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Glenn was born on April 7, 1930 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of William M. and Ethel L. (Doelz) VanNatta. Glenn was “Happy go Lucky” throughout his life and very well liked.  Glenn lived with his parents and was a member of First English Lutheran Church.  As a young child he was seen in Platteville riding his bike all over town.  After their deaths he lived at Orchard Manor for 17 years where he then moved to a couple group homes in Cuba City and Avoca, Wisconsin for many years.  In 2015 he then returned to Orchard Manor where he resided until his death.  For many years Glenn always enjoyed the week a year he got to spend at Badger Camp, where he participated in many activities.

He is survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Maynard, Leonard, Donald and Clifford; sisters, Lela Rowe, Fern VanNatta, Marian Dieter, and Alice Hoff.