Glen A. White, Sr., 64, of Washington Township passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born July 3, 1961, in Valparaiso to Seth C. & Emma (Sherrick) White, Sr., and graduated from Boone Grove High School in 1980. Glen made his career as a machinist with Aero Metals in LaPorte for 17 years. His passion was serving as a Firefighter with Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 40 years from which he recently retired. Glen was a devoted fan of truck and tractor pulls having served as a flagger for these events in the region for decades. He made friends everywhere he went mostly by virtue of his gift of conversation.
On January 24, 1981, he married Pauline Cairns who survives along with their children: Sarah Gallagher (Josh) of Wheatfield, Glen White, Jr. (Kacie Corley) of Valparaiso & Adam White (Jackie) of Valparaiso, siblings: Cecil White of Valparaiso, Kevin White (Lori) of Portage, Donna Schatz (Dan) of Tennessee, Marilyn Hanner (Jim) of Florida & Pam Liebsch of Florida, and grandchildren: Carson, Lennox, Zooey, Sawyer, Ellie & Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Rev. Darlene White & Mary Kirk, and brother, Seth White, Jr.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27th from 3 – 7 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with an Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association ceremony beginning at 6:00 pm and funeral service beginning at 7:00 pm. A burial service will be held Wednesday, January 28th beginning at 11:30 am directly at Angelcrest Cemetery, 180 E. 600 N., Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Click here to watch the recorded Indiana Volunteer Firemen's Ceremony and Funeral Service.
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Thank you, Firefighter White, for always educating alongside my Mom (Mrs. Floran) about fire safety for her class. We appreciate all that you did for her, her students, and the community of Washington Township. -The Florans
Sending my condolences to Pauline and family from your distant cousin on his Dad's side. Lucille White Holcomb was my Grandma and Shari was my Mom. Sending thoughts and prayers during this time. -Lena Brigsnfe
Sorry for you loss god be with you. Had so much fun at the family reunions. Sorry we will not be with you at this time but are heart go out to the whole family. Love you all, -Ed and Barb Pahl
Sorry for your loss. Glen was a great guy. For the fun We on Uncle Vern farm. Maryann and Danny Van Dan Sherrilyn Morrow and Vern Pahl May God be with all of you . God Bless, -Vern Pahl
Adam, Jackie, Sawyer, and Allie we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you strength to carry on and know God called Glen to do a new assignment. From Missouri to Indiana we are sending virtual hugs. Love, -Uncle Rick & Aunt Sharon Nesbit
