Battle Creek, Michigan

Louis Clyde Glubke, 84, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and longtime executive at The Battle Creek Enquirer; died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 29, 2017.

Louis was born on September 22, 1932, in Battle Creek, the son of the late Joseph N. and Teresa A. (Lybarger) Glubke. He was a 1950 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and had taken accounting and business classes at the old Argubright Business College. From 1952-54, Louis served with the U.S. Army in Germany and France during the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant.

Louis joined The Battle Creek Enquirer in July 1951 and held various positions in the newspaper's accounting department. He was named chief accountant in 1966 and controller/chief financial officer in 1972. He retired from the Enquirer in September 1992 after 41 years of service.

Louis loved his hometown and had served as treasurer of the Battle Creek Y Center Board of Directors and Neighborhoods Inc. He was active with the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce Silent Observer Committee and the Enrichment of Human Relations Committee. He served as an advisor to the National Management Group of Battle Creek, a trustee of the Battle Creek Urban League, president of the Battle Creek Enquirer Employees Credit Union, and as a board member of the Family Health Center and Bridgewood Condominium Association.

Louis was an avid golfer who had been a longtime member of Riverside Country Club. He enjoyed traveling and owned a home in Florida for several years. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Battle Creek Bombers and hosted baseball team members in his home for many years. He loved music and especially enjoyed concerts by the Brass Band of Battle Creek. He also enjoyed cars, tennis, running, and touring homes. Louisand his wife loved to bring people together and are fondly remembered for their large parties for family and friends on July 4, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Louis was a kind, warm-hearted and hard-working man who was devoted to his family. He married the former Marilyn M. Fuller on April 23, 1966, in Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to Marilyn, Louis is survived by his sons, Scott L. (Angela) Glubke of Battle Creek, and Kevin D. (Erika) Glubke of Roswell, GA; his grandchildren, Bradley, Joseph and Nathan Glubke of Battle Creek, and Jordan and Dylan Glubke of Roswell, GA; his brother, Jerry L. (Marion) Glubke of Battle Creek; and several nieces and nephews.