Glenna M. McCormick

Glenna Marie Orphal McCormick, 96, of Wapakoneta, died at 7:35 p.m. Wed. Nov. 22, 2023, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. She was born Dec. 14, 1926, the daughter of Earl & Florence (Beerline) Orphal, who preceded her in death. On June 19, 1943, she married Bill J. McCormick, and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2010. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra McCormick Harrison and her favorite son-in-law, Tom Harrison, 3 grandchildren, Heather Harrison Burlingame (John) of Union, KY, Chad Eric Harrison (Stephanie Flamberg), Columbus, OH, Justin Thomas Harrison, (Casey Rene Owen Harrison, Wimberley, TX, 5 great grandchildren, Analisa Pretelini Hagstrom (Luke), Florence, KY, Gianna Pretelini, Florence, KY, Harper Harrison, Wimberley, TX, Tatum Harrison, Wimberley, TX, Hunter Harrison, Wimberley, TX, special friends, Jim Dailey & Janice Longworth. She was preceded in death by siblings and sibling-in-laws, John (Helen Heil) Orphal, Robert (Marquerite) Orphal, James (Mary) Orphal, & Doris (Ken) Weber. Glenna will always be remembered for her energy and enthusiasm for the things that interested her. She loved a new challenge. She worked from an early age and had a passion for animals and also beautiful things. Together with Bill, she bought and helped to flourish a designer furniture store, McCormick Furniture in Wapakoneta. Glenna was courageous and made several hand-shake deals on downtown properties which she then filled with beautiful things for her customers to enjoy and purchase. Glenna and Bill enjoyed several years of winters in Florida at their place in Nettles Island. The grandkids were often included in some of their travels in the “O’ La La” motor coach. During these years she and Bill, along with others, founded the Auglaize County Humane Society which is celebrating its 50th year in 2024. Thousands of homeless animals have been rescued and sheltered at the Humane Society until new homes for them were found. Both she and Bill were active in the ACHS from its beginning. At age 79 Glenna and Sandra started an antique and collectible shop they named Gild the Lily. Gild the Lily was her favorite endeavor. She loved the hunt of something new or old to add to the available merchandise. Gild the Lily became a favorite destination shop in Wapakoneta. During her time between the furniture store and Gild the Lily she was determined to learn decorative painting and she did. Add to that, she started basket making including going into the woods, getting the natural materials, and then weaving them into baskets. In Glenna’s later years she enjoyed her patio home at Otterbein with her dog, Misty, and more recently, her apartment at The Springs Assisted Living in Lima. She was able to go on many off campus trips in her wheelchair in the Springs Bus with Bret at the wheel. She loved to be out and about and seeing new things. Glenna’s family would like to thank Otterbein Cridersville and at The Springs for their time and assistance she received while there. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Fri. Dec. 1, 2023, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Michael Westbay officiating. Private family burial is to follow in the St. Matthew Cemetery, near Cridersville. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m., Thurs. Nov. 30, and 1-2 p.m., Fri. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. Humane Society, P.O. Box 305, Wapakoneta. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Glenna M. McCormick

December 14, 1926 - November 22, 2023