Glen K. Bott Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Saturday, June 20th, 2020 Glen “Buz” Kenneth Bott, legendary husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend, passed away after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters, Amy and Cary, a son-in-law, Nate and two grandchildren, Keely and Robert Glen. He is also survived by countless family members and friends. Glen was born on March 18th, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan where he grew up with his mom (late Josephine Hackenbrush), Dad (late Glen Bott) and two sisters (Margaret Neenan and Barbara Milhizer). He attended Redford High School, graduating in 1965. A year later, he joined the Army to bravely fight for our country in the Vietnam war in the 101st Airborne from 1966 to 1968. When he returned from Vietnam, he attended and graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a lifetime member of the IBEW Local 58. He went on to enjoy a lifetime in the Electrical industry, meeting many lifelong friends along the way. He married Patricia Reilly in 1972 and they enjoyed the last 48 years together living life to the fullest. Pat was the love of his life. Glen and Patricia had two daughters, Amy (Bott) Walker and Cary Bott. He resided in Northville, MI for the last 37 years of his life. Glen led an inspirational life full of countless rounds of golf, relaxing with many good books, yearly trips to Mexico to lay in the sun (and more golf) and loved spending time with friends. He had a unmatched sense of humor and loved unconditionally. Everyone who met him adored him. He was a loving husband, the greatest dad, the best father-in-law, the perfect brother, a coolest uncle, unforgettable cousin and the best friend to all he met. He fiercely loved and protected his family until the very end. We will always carry his memory in our hearts. We would love for you to join us at his funeral followed by a luncheon: Funeral: Thursday June 25, 2020 St. Patrick’s of Brighton 711 Rickett Road, Brighton, MI 48116 Visitation 9:30-10:30 Mass 10:30-11:30 Luncheon to follow. A private burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations can be made in Glen’s name to Vietnam Veterans of America at: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 528 PO Box 6319 Plymouth, MI 48170 Make check to VVA 528 and in notes write “In Memory of Glen K. Bott” OR Go to www.vva528.org to make an online donation.

Glen K. Bott

March 18, 1947 - June 20, 2020