Glenn was born on October 6, 1944, to Leufroi and Edna Mae Waguespack in Leonville, Louisiana. He grew up alongside his sister, Marie Louise, and his brothers, Joseph and James. He graduated from Port Barre High School in 1962 before studying Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He received a master’s degree in Audiology from Purdue University in 1969.
Glenn married Karon Lyman in August of 1967. They had two sons, Kevin and Brent, born in 1970 and 1974, respectively. Glenn taught Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and Grambling State University. He worked as a Clinical Audiologist at Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center before moving to a private practice with an ENT. The practice eventually joined with Highland Clinic, where Glenn dedicated twenty-seven years of his life to his audiology patients. He also worked as an adjunct professor and clinical faculty member at LSU Health Sciences Center and as an audiological consultant to Bossier Parish Schools.
Glenn was a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, the Louisiana Academy of Audiology, the Louisiana Licensure Board, and the ASHA Board of Ethics. He held numerous offices within these organizations, including President, Committee Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer. He was also President of the National Council of State Licensing Boards, Chair of the ASHA CEB and CAA, member of the ASHA Committee on Honors, Editor of the NCSB newsletter, and Chair-Elect of the Council for Clinical Certification. His incomparable work ethic earned him awards such as Fellow, Honors of the Association, and the Special Recognition Award from the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He received the ASHA Award for Continuing Education and Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
As devoted as Glenn was to his professional life, nothing compared to his love for his family. During their fifty-six years of marriage, he enjoyed traveling, antiquing, and flower-gardening with Karon. He gave Kevin, Brent, and their dog, Sebastian, a life full of joy and laughter in their home on Runningbrook. He was a wonderful father-in-law to Kevin’s wife, Jill, and Brent’s wife, Amanda. He spoiled his seven grandchildren, Ashley, Ally, Nolan, Sydney, Kaitlyn, Karissa, and Mason, and his great-grandson, Graham. As “Grandpere,” he gave them memories of homemade milkshakes, family trips, and playing canoe on the Wii. He taught his family the importance of working hard, playing hard, and dressing well, usually in a polo shirt. Most importantly, he gave them the recipe for the perfect Manhattan: Maker’s Mark, on the rocks, with “the good cherries.”
Glenn was well-respected and will truly be missed by his loved ones and colleagues. A private family service will be held in his memory. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that contributions be made to a favorite charity of choice.
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