Obituary: Michael Leon Glowacki

Sept. 1, 1940 – April 22, 2024

Michael Leon Glowacki, 83 passed away, peacefully on April 22, 2024 at Cedar Crest in Janesville Wisconsin. Michael Glowacki celebrated life each day. He enjoyed business, art, theater, travel, and spending time with his family.

Mike was born Sept. 1, 1940 in Thorpe, Wisconsin. He attended Madison Business College and received his BA in Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was an Eagle Scout and then served in the Army and Air Force Reserves in early 1960s. On June 20, 1964, he married Constance “Connie” Joyce Wanninger in Janesville, and their love and marriage lasted almost 60 years. They were an inseparable team working and playing together throughout his life.

From 1970-1983, he taught 7th – 9th grade science and math in Janesville, with many years at Edison Jr. High School. Ever the businessman, he had a realtor license and sold insurance. He served Janesville as a County Board Member. He was a long-time member of Cargill United Methodist Church and was very active with the Elks Club in Janesville where he served as exalted ruler 2017-2018.

In 1983, he and Connie began a 40-year career as artists. They traveled the country selling at art shows and fairs for twenty-five years. While Connie painted and taught, Mike framed and matted the work and ran the business. Then in 2008, they established a gallery in Door County where they sold Connie’s art for half the year. The other half of the year, they traveled and spent time in Janesville or with their granddaughter in Muncie, Indiana.

While in Door County, Mike and Connie were active in the arts community. Mike loved music and theater. They supported and volunteered for the Birch Creek Music Festival and Northern Sky Theater. They also were active members of the Shepard of the Bay Lutheran Church community.

He was loved and admired by those he met and was a role model to many in the community, as well as a loving support for his children and granddaughter. Mike loved to say “We’ve seen the pot of gold, now we’re living the rainbow.” We know he is smiling at us from the other side with his parents, Mable “Mae” and Leon Glowacki, and his sister, Karen Donaldson.

Survivors include: his wife, Connie (Wanninger) Glowacki; his daughter, Michelle Lynn (Gerry Hall) Glowacki-Dudka, his granddaughter, Charlotte “Zina” Corrine Glowacki; his son, Matthew Michael Glowacki; and many nieces and nephews.

We thank the staff at Cedar Crest and Mercy Hospice for their care and kindness over the past two years.

The funeral service will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Cargill United Methodist Church, 2000 Wesley Ave, Janesville, with Reverend Steve Scott with officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Janesville Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Washington St., Janesville, WI, 53548. Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting his family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.