Glen Orval Berghaus, 85, of Meredosia, IL, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Scott County Nursing Home in Winchester.

He was born April 9, 1939, in rural Meredosia, the son of Alfred E. and Esther Marie (Heitbrink) Berghaus. He married Linda Weller on September 15, 1963, at Beardstown Methodist Church, and she survives.

Glen is also survived by two sons, Christopher Glen (Leigh) Berghaus and Jamie Leigh (Jodi) Berghaus, both of Meredosia; daughter, Megan (Adam) Lawson of Mt. Sterling; grandchildren, Brandon (Jessica), Cory (Carrie), and Kerry (significant other, Leann) Berghaus, and Gabrielle and Jagr McGath; four great grandchildren, Alex, Ben, Everly, and Hanna; sister, Alleane Ambler of Orland Park; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Dorothy Baker, Ruth Spradlin, and Harvey Berghaus.

Mr. Berghaus served in the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1964. He was stationed at Ft. Riley, KS, and was also a member of the 1st Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One."

Glen worked as the plant manager for Mobil Chemical Company when it opened in 1967. After working there 40+ years, he retired in 2006, when it was Royster-Clark Inc. He always helped Harvey with his farming business but worked with Harvey full-time after his retirement.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Glen loved John Deere and collected their toys, tractors, and lawnmowers. He also enjoyed spending time drinking coffee with his buddies. But most of all, he loved going to his grandchildren's sporting events and being with family.

A funeral service will be held 2 PM, Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. The family will meet friends from 1 PM until the time of service. After the service, burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. The Berghaus family requested casual dress. Memorial donations are suggested to the Meredosia American Legion Post #516 or to the Meredosia Rescue Squad. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.