After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, John G. Gliege, 61, passed away with his family by his side, on February 21, 2010 at his home in Kendrick Park near Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born August 3, 1948 in Chicago, IL, to Jane (Heidke) and Gerhardt J. Gliege Sr.
John moved to Arizona in 1965 from Illinois and attended college at Arizona State University where he also earned his law degree. John was a long time resident of Flagstaff, AZ, moving there in 1980. He worked as a rural community attorney throughout Arizona and as a professor of law. He had a life-long passion for horses, especially Lipizzans. John also enjoyed playing guitar, traveling, ballroom dancing, creating community, and lived life like there was no tomorrow. John had a giving spirit; his home and heart were a haven for many.
He is survived by his mother Jane (Roy) Heidke, sister Carolyn (Charles) Wait, companion, Marjorie Chinnock, his children, Gerhardt (Lisa), Stephanie, and Kristine Gliege, Pete (Laura) Sartorello, Tina (Gary) Steffensen, three grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews, and a multitude of friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerhardt J. Gliege Sr.
A memorial service will be held at St. Pius Church (San Francisco Di Asis Parish) located at 2257 E. Cedar Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004, on Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) or in support of the family to "RLR" at Chase Bank (account #: 122100024-643458011).