Edwin Bruce Gladback

Edwin Bruce Gladback, 86, of Tuscumbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Miller County Nursing and Rehab in Tuscumbia, Missouri.  He was born September 24, 1938 in Perham, Minnesota the son of the late Bernard and Lillian (Lillis) Gladback.  On September 4, 1959 in Salinas, California he was united in marriage to Nola Colleen (Pritchard) Gladback who preceded him in death on August 13, 2010.

Survivors include,

Children, Mitchell Gladback, Roger Gladback (Cheryl), Esther Kawlewski, Elisa Scott, Eddie Gladback (Robin)

Fifteen Grandchildren and Twenty-one Great-Grandchildren

Brother, Dwayne Gladback

Along with his wife and parents, brothers, Milo, Orville, and Richard, sisters, Phylis, Audry, Roma and Betty Ann, and a grandson, Joseph preceded him in death.

Edwin proudly served in the United States Army from 1956-1964 and then the National Guard from 1979-1981.  He was a member of the Old Path Church of Eldon, MO and was a southern gospel guitar player.  He loved guns and was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Old Path Church of Eldon, Missouri with Edward Luebering officiating.  Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Kaiser, MO. with Full Military Honors presented.

Memorials in his name are suggested to Old Path Church of Eldon, MO. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.

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