Glenn Almon Davison

Davison, Glenn A. JANESVILLE-Glenn A. Davison, age 83, of Janesville, passed away suddenly in his sleep of cardiac failure on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, while wintering in Borrego Springs, Calif. Glenn was born on July 19, 1931, in Cumberland, Wis. He was the third of six children born to the late Laurence and Mae (Lewis) Davison. Glenn graduated from Richland Center High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Air Force as Radar Operator from October 1950 until September 1954. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1959 and his graduate degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1967. Glenn taught economics and political science at Rice Lake High School from 1961-1969; was Assistant Director, Gifted Programs, Illinois Office of Education from 1969-1971; Director of Instruction, Sun Prairie Public Schools from 1971-1976; Superintendent of Sun Prairie Public Schools from 1976-1983; and Assistant State Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board from 1993-1995. He served as a member or as an executive for numerous public boards. Glenn enjoyed golfing, reading and college sports, especially the Wisconsin Badgers. He was a natural Raconteur with a wealth of rich and interesting life experiences. While at Rice Lake High School, Glenn was the JV basketball coach and the Varsity basketball assistant coach. He had a keen interest in a number of sports and enjoyed watching young athletes compete. After retiring Glenn and Karen moved to Las Vegas, NV for five years and then to Tucson, Ariz. for 12 years before returning to Glenn's beloved Wisconsin in July 2014. Glenn is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Karen; son, Gerry of North Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Shelly Davison (Tihomir Radanovic) of St. Louis, Mo ;Lisa (Ron) Stroup of Strongsville, Ohio; two step-daughters, Lisa Zierath (Joe Gustafson) of Borrego Springs, Calif.; Michelle (Shaun) Niemeyer of Janesville, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Jordan and Sam Davison, Seth Gustafson, Madison and Iris Stroup, and Nick and Natalie Niemeyer; his sister, Carol (Bill) Pauls; three brothers, Keith (Gen); Warren (Shirley) and Harlan (Schrea); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lynn Davison; and a son, Steven Davison. Glenn touched the lives of many people with his smile, generosity and sense of humor. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Glenn's life at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 CHAPEL VALLEY RD, FITCHBURG, Wis., at noon, on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Family will greet friends and relatives from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Glenn loved the term "Tucson casual" for dress mode; as a tribute to him please feel free to dress comfortably. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 434 S. Yellowstone Dr., Madison, WI 53719 or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the Borrego Springs Fire Department and the San Diego Sheriff Deputies for their efforts. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-5002