Glen R. Peterson, age 87, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Journey of Hope Church UMC in Elgin, IL and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 am. A graveside service and interment with military honors will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Crawfordsville Cemetery in Crawfordsville, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Journey of Hope UMC Church 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin IL 60124. Donations will be used for church capital improvements. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is in care of arrangements. 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com

Glen was born on February 28, 1934 in Graettinger, IA, the son of Carl and Bertha (Peterson) Peterson. He graduated from Lake Center High School and Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering. Glen served honorably as a pilot in the US Navy. He was employed with United Airlines as a pilot 34 years prior to retirement.

Glen was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church and currently a member of Journey of Hope UMC church in Elgin. He was a longtime School District U-46 Board Member and member of the Elgin Kiwanis Club and Cresent Lake Wisconsin Home Owners Association.

Survivors include his two sons: Charles (Donna) Peterson and Mark (Amy) Peterson; his grandchildren: Haley, Kelvin, Tyler (Netherland "Nia") and Ryan; siblings: Rev. John (Carol) Peterson and Margaret (Ron) Snell, along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife: Mary Virginia Peterson on March 15, 2020.