Glenn B. Bessette, 89, of Florida, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. He was born June 14, 1928 in Appleton, the son of Delore and Dorothy (Selig) Bessette. An accomplished champion stock car racer, an avid motorcyclist, and a man that loved to travel, Glenn was…
Continue ReadingGlenn B. Bessette, 89, of Florida, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. He was born June 14, 1928 in Appleton, the son of Delore and Dorothy (Selig) Bessette.
An accomplished champion stock car racer, an avid motorcyclist, and a man that loved to travel, Glenn was an operating engineer that enabled him to travel the world as a company representative. His travels spanned through Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and South America. He was a world leader in the technology of Concrete Pumps with regard to constructing large commercial buildings and defining the supporting infrastructure for developing countries.
Glenn is survived by his children: Katherine and husband Cecil Carl, Steven Glenn Bessette, and Marysue Stronach; grandchildren: James (Melissa) Mercereau, Easton, Chandler and Olivia Stronach, and Steven Bessette Jr.; great grandchildren: Caitlin Hall, Cassidi, Anberlyn and Zaidyn Mercereau; siblings: Audry Erber and Ronnie Bessette; and numerous extended family members.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife: Peggy; daughter: Sharon Kay Bessette Maline; grandchildren: Sheldon Stronach and Jamie Bessette; and a sister: Delores Otto.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2017, ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. ONEIDA ST., APPLETON, with Matt Walsch officiating. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be on Sunday at the church from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.

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