FITCHBURG - Glen Jay Barrett, age 76, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born on Nov. 21, 1946, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert and Virginia (Gresser) Barrett.

Glen graduated from Marquette University, receiving a Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry. He then worked as an Industrial Hygienist, taking him to Nebraska, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. Before retiring in 2004, he served as a Regulatory Advisor for the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Glen enjoyed music and theater, participating or starring in over 20 local plays and musicals/operas throughout his life. He also loved all sports, especially watching his favorite baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, play.

He was most recently a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary and a member of their church choir in Monona. He was a member of The Madison Savoyards theatre company and served on their Board of Directors. Glen was a member of the Ayr Hill Players theatre company, the Vienna Light Opera Company, the Vienna Theatre Company and the Encore Players during his time in Virginia. He was also a member of AIHA, an organization of scientists dealing with environmental and occupational health hazards, and was president of the Washington, D.C., chapter during his time in Virginia.

Glen is survived by his daughter, Honor (Tom) O'Hare; grandchildren, Jack, James and Lily O'Hare; brother, Mark (Heidi) Barrett; and niece, Jennifer (Kevin) Zamastil. He was preceded in death by his parents, and cousin, Shela Murphy Fuller.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 12 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, with a time of sharing beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

Memorials may be made to The Madison Savoyards, Ltd.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care

2450 Chapel Valley Road

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Glen Barrett

November 21, 1946 - July 06, 2023

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