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Glen E. Garten 1945-2025

Glen E. Garten, 80, of Biglerville, PA died Thursday morning, February 13, 2025 at the Gettysburg Hospital.

Glen E. Garten
Glen E. Garten

Born January 4, 1945 in Dalhart, TX he was the son of the late Douglas and Elizabeth (Crockett) Garten.

He was the husband of Uta-Christine Wolf whom he shared his life with the past 35 years.

Mr. Garten was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a gifted woodworker and had his own business refinishing wood.

He loved old cars and antiques and frequented various auctions in the area over the years. “Glen had a heart of gold and was a very giving person. He had many long lasting friendships and will be greatly missed.”

In addition to his wife, Glen is survived by his daughter Susie Goldberg, of Deale, MD, his granddaughter Halstin, his brother Gary Garten, of North Carolina, and his two sisters, Gail Doss, of Ft. Myers, FL, and Gaye Webb, of Manassas, VA.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracey Garten and his sister, Gwen Garten.

A Memorial Service for Glen will be held 2 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA, with full military honors being presented by the Adams County Allied Veterans after the services.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the services Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.


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