Raymond Allan "Benny' Glynn

Raymond “Benny” Allan Glynn 72 of Peru. Passed away August 9, 2017, in his home with his loving family by his side. Memorial service will be 12:00 PM Noon Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Ptak Funeral Home with Rev Paul Carlson will officiant. Memorial visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 AM till the time of services. Raymond was born December 16, 1944, in Spring Valley to Tommy and Lena (Bach) Glynn. He married Darlene Carroll on August 28, 1971. Raymond worked at Spiller&Spiller/ National Metal wares as a plant foreman. He then worked at various family owned businesses including Tommy’s Salvage, Tommy's Sporting Goods and Tommy’s La Salle Speedway. He also coached girls’ softball in Peru for many years. Raymond loved to fish, play rummy and poker nights with the family and spending time with his grandchildren. Raymond is survived by his Wife Darlene of Peru. His mother Lena (Bach) Glynn of La Salle. His children Lisa (Ross) Weber of Peru, Angie (Gabor)Fettik of Peru, Joe (Kata) Glynn of Peru, Rachel Glynn of Peru, Valerie Glynn of Peru and Crystal Glynn of Peru. 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren and his beloved dog Zena. His sister Rebecca (Jim) Hughett of La Salle His brothers Ronnie (Bonnie) Glynn of La Salle, Johnny Glynn of Peru, Denny Glynn of Florida. Raymond was preceded in death by his father Tommy, a grandson at birth and his granddaughter Jenny Glynn who passed away March 21, 2017 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cops 4 Cancer P. O Box 1461 La Salle.