Richard Glenke
September 20, 1944 - January 4, 2009

Richard W. Glenke (Mr. Baseball),64, of Port Charlotte,Florida passed
Sunday, January 4, 2009 while playing golf at Bobcat Trail in North Port.

He was born September 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Port Charlotte fourteen years ago from there. Richard was a retired Police Officer with The Chicago Police Department for over thirty years of service. In 2003, he opened Mr. Baseball a restaurant in North Port. He compared the atmosphere of his budding Sports restaurant to the television show Cheers. Richard was getting ready to reopen his restaurant, which closed a couple of years ago in North Port before he passed away. He loved baseball, golfing and his many friends and mostly his family, he will be missed very much. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge all of Port Charlotte and served in the National Guard. Richard was also very well known for his appearances on News Radio 1580 WCCF, Jeff Collins, (The Golden Hippo) radio show.

Survived by his wife, Martha Marty Higgins Glenke of Port Charlotte; three daughters, Ashley Marie Glenke of Port Charlotte, Tina Glenke and Gina(husband- Jim) Notter both of Chicago; a son, Richard(wife- Elizabeth) Glenke of Chicago; a stepson, Hugh(wife-Meghan) Doyle of Chicago; a brother, James(wife- Sandy)Glenke of Chicago; seven grandchildren

Visitation will be Friday, January 9, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to
8:00 PM with a catholic wake service at 7:00 PM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Richard W. Glenke (Mr. Baseball),64, of Port Charlotte,Florida passed Sunday, January 4, 2009 while playing golf at Bobcat Trail in North Port. He was born September 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Port Charlotte fourteen years ago from there. Richard was a retired Police Officer with The Chicago Police Department for over thirty…

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Paul Blanchard left a message on January 7, 2009:
Enjoy your final beat / watch. See you when we get there.
mac left a message on January 7, 2009:
you will be missed rich. thanks for all the laughs and golf you shared with us.
Maria Dalton left a message on January 7, 2009:
Sincere condolences at the loss of this wonderful and thoughtful man. He will be missed by myself and all of us at Clear Channel Radio. With deepest sympathy, Maria Dalton
Michael Rice left a message on January 7, 2009:
You will be missed, and I will always remember you as a friend, family man, and someone who loved his community. One of these days when the Cubs win the series I'll be thinking of you and how much you loved the game and our dear Cubies.
PAUL STIGLIC left a message on January 7, 2009:
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GLENKE FAMILY I KNOW RICH WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTEN. HE WAS SPECIAL KIND OF A GUY AND A GOOD FRIEND. I HAD A LOT OF FUN WITH RICH AND HE WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER.FRIENDS ARE FOREVER AND HE WILL BE MISSED.
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tracie/angel medina left a message on January 7, 2009:
Rich will be very missed on Sundays. the picnic area will never be the same. we will always cherish the fun an laughs we had with him every Sunday. He was a very special person to us. You are always welcome at the 12 HOLE Mr. Baseballs Picnic area
Emma Janiszewski left a message on January 7, 2009:
Our hearts break for the entire Glenke Family, Your memory will forever stay alive in the stories told to your grandchildren. Our relationship may have been short in time but your memory will last a lifetime. WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. We are truely thankful for having your son, RICH, AS OUR SON-IN-LAW. LIKE FATHER LIKE SON. HOW CAN WE GO WRONG
Jimmy and Shellee Gee Guinta left a message on January 7, 2009:
Richie (Mr. Baseball), Thank you for adopting us when we moved to Florida. How we'll miss your hugs, smile, laugh and kindness! You'll always be with us in our hearts. Our sincere sympathy to Marty and Richie's entire family.
Michael & Francele Megan left a message on January 7, 2009:
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed on the Hippo show and in the community.
Roy Burker left a message on January 7, 2009:
To the Glenke family. I can't express my sorrow for the loss of such a great guy. He will be missed by not only me but so many others. There is now a void in this community. My prayers are with you all..
Thomas DeBray left a message on January 7, 2009:
Richie, you were a true friend, always with a smile on your face and always followed by your infectious laugh. You are now with my beloved Carolyn. Laugh and have fun until I get there. My sincere sympathy to your family. Tom DeBray Sea-View Radio - 104.9
Tina Glenke left a message on January 7, 2009:
Dad, I miss you soooo much!!I can't believe you are gone. This is like a never ending nightmare.You will forever remain in our hearts. Jeremy JR will always remember his Papa. Please keep us wrapped up in your arms. I will see you someday. Mr. Baseball's Restaurant will thrive and be here forever. There are so many people that loved you in Florida. You are a legend. No one can ever fill your shoes. I love you forever -n- ever daddy!!!
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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