Glenn Andrew Lane

It is with sadness that the family of Glenn A. Lane announces his passing on March 12, 2025 at the age of 74 in Mesa, Arizona.

Glenn was born on March 2, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, to Melvin and Mary Lou (Daniel) Lane. Glenn spent much of his childhood outdoors in Sedalia. Growing up, he played trombone in the school, college, and city bands and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1969. He went on to attend Sterling College, where he received degrees in Sociology and Political Science and graduated magna cum laude in 1973. Immediately after college, Glenn began a long career in public service at the Social Security Administration, retiring as a district manager in 2007 after 34 years of service. During this time, he met Kathie Haars whom he married on November 27, 1976 in Cedar Rapids, IA, and later had four children.

Glenn was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder and Deacon, and sang in the choir for 35 years. Glenn stayed active all his life, as a runner and cyclist. He loved road cycling, participated in RAGBRAI 21 times, as well as countless rides across other US states; he was a member of the Corvair Cycling Society. Long distance running was a favorite activity he shared with friends most days after work; he ran in many races, including a marathon in Alaska.

He was an avid antique collector and curator – some of his gatherings were appraised at the Antiques Roadshow in 2017. He had an artistic eye and was known for his uncanny ability to lead the latest interior décor trends.  Later in life, Glenn was passionate about collecting rare and antique books.  He had an eclectic taste in music and loved Bix Beiderbecke, Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, and polka. Like his mother, he had a talent for piano. He played ragtime music from memory, often while his young children danced in delight.

Glenn loved meeting people from all different backgrounds and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He was well known for his quiet leadership, wry humor, and witty storytelling. He spent much of his time during retirement traveling the world. Glenn visited London and Spain many times over the years, as well as Morocco, Portugal, Turkey, Ecuador, Ireland, Peru, Iraq, Iran, India, Estonia, Finland; Hawaii and Key West were also favorites.  Glenn and Kathie wintered in Arizona for the past 13 years.

Glenn is survived by his wife Kathie Lane and their four children: Andrea (Jason) Schoenbeck of Cedar Rapids, IA, Kerry Lane of Tucson, AZ, Stephanie (Mark) Hoegger of St. Louis, MO, Dustin (Hiedi) Lane of Fairfield, IA; and seven grandchildren: Inga, Elsa, Thomas Schoenbeck; Leland, Audra, Calder Hoegger; Elias Lane. He is also survived by his brother Danny (Judi) Lane, of Blue Springs, MO.  Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mary Lou Lane.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 11:00 am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1285 3rd Ave SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a memorial service following at 1:00 pm. A private service for interment will be held at a later date at South Fork Cemetery in Sweet Springs, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, a list of Glenn’s favorite organizations that the family would like donations to go to will be added at a later date.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.