Glenn Frankenberg Sr.

Ernest Glenn Frankenberg Sr. age 89, of Purcell, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Norman Regional Healthplex after a brief illness. Glenn was born on November 14, 1934, in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He was the 3rd child of 5 children born to Roy Elmer Frankenberg and Beulah Elzora Edmondson. Glenn grew up on a farm outside of Purcell and graduated from Purcell High School with the class of 1952. While in high school he enjoyed playing football, baseball and basketball. After high school he got a job and learned the craft of bricklaying. He later owned and operated his own bricklaying business before going commercial and joining the International Brick Layers Union Local #5 in OKC. On February 14, 1958 in Wayne, OK., Glenn married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Boatwright. Together they raised two sons, Glenn Jr. and David, and made their home in Purcell. Glenn was a perfectionist when it came to his profession as a bricklayer. Some of his memorable jobs over his years as a commercial bricklayer were, Sooner Fashion Mall, Oklahoma Blood Institute, Bell Telephone Building in OKC, O.U. Clock Tower, O. U. Energy Center and countless other notable building in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. He retired at age 62 after over 40 years. Throughout his life, Glenn enjoyed raising cattle and ranching. One of his largest cow herds started as bottle fed calves. He was still going to the farm every day, haying his cattle up until his recent illness. Glenn also was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He loved quail and deer hunting, calling coyotes, shooting wild hogs and noodling for flathead catfish. At the age of 66 he caught his biggest fish weighing nearly 100 lbs. Glenn loved his wife Pat and his sons Glenn and David, but when the 3 grandchildren came along, they got all of his attention. He was head baby sitter, then later their favorite sports fan. He was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Purcell, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. Glenn will be remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather, a dear brother, a special uncle and a friend to many. He was preceded in death by: Parents; Roy and Zoe Frankenberg; Wife, Pat on Oct, 7, 2017; Sister, Ora Mae Frankenberg on July 2, 1996. He is survived by: 2 sons, Glenn Jr. and wife Lori of Purcell, David and wife Robin of Purcell. 2 brothers, Grant and Fred Frankenberg both of Purcell. Sister, LaVerne Winn of Purcell. 3 grandchildren; Conner Frankenberg and wife Liz, Cooper Frankenberg and wife Lauren and Camdyn Frankenberg, also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Glenn’s immediate family had a private burial for him at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. A public Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Purcell. Friends may send memorials to the Purcell First Baptist Church in his memory and send online condolences @www.wilsonlittle.com.

Glenn Frankenberg Sr.

November 14, 1934 - November 12, 2024