Glenn Alan Wessler

Glenn Alan Wessler, age 65 of Irving, Texas passed away April 30, 2022. He was born August 8, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Jack Copeland and Janey(Watkins) Wessler. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1974, and studied at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with one year abroad in Vienna, Austria.  He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978, majoring in Journalism and History. Glenn worked for many years in the travel industry, ultimately working in the security aspect of travelassisting companies with employees abroad to remain safe.

Glenn was a sweet and kind individual to all. He loved to travel, having visited every state except Oregon and Alaska and most of the countries in Europe.  He was an avid reader, enjoying an eclectic variety of books and authors, with Charlene Harris and Wilbur Smith being a couple of his favorites.

He also enjoyed history and geography, and of course music.  Glenn had a beautiful baritone voice andactively sang with the Turtle Creek Chorale and the Cathedral of Hope chancel choir where he met his husband Henry G. Cook. They were married September 4, 2020.

Glenn will be missed by all who knew him. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and JaneyWessler. 

He is survived by husband Henry G. Cook of Irving, Texas; step-son Thomas Cook, wife Kristen,  and grandson Theodore of Dallas, Texas; step-son Mason Cook of Frisco, Texas; step-daughter Audrey Cook and partner Jake Ferguson of Van Alstyne, Texas; sister Chris and husband Mike Jarboe of Arlington, Texas; brother John Wessler and wife Denise of Weatherford, Texas; former partners Michael Kimery and Harry Kloss; niece and nephews: Michelle Balmer, Sean Jarboe, Jared and Heath Wessler; great nieces and nephews: Bailey and Alyssa Balmer, Mason Jarboe, and Noah Wessler; his faithful canine companion Lafayette or “Lafe,” and a host of other extended family members and friends. 

Memorial service will be 3:00 PM May 28, 2022 at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas.

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