Glen Melvin Huebner

Glen Melvin Huebner, 79, of Cadillac, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2025. Born on April 1, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Glen was the beloved son of Everett Earl Huebner and Dorothy Pauline Marnholtz, both of whom preceded him in death in 2000 and 2010, as well as his sister June Williams in 2018. Glen graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee in 1964. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 22, 1967, serving three years in combat photography during the Vietnam War, with assignments in New Jersey, Vietnam, and Texas. His service concluded honorably on May 21, 1970. During his time overseas, Glen and Tanis Gaye McDaniel became pen pals, and upon returning home from Vietnam, he met her in person. Their love blossomed, and they were married on August 22, 1970. Together, Glen and Tanis raised their family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their first son, Ryan Craig Huebner, was born in 1973 in Xenia, Ohio, followed by their second son, Casey Luke Huebner, in 1978 in Santa Barbara, California. Glen cherished his role as a father and later as “PePaw” to his grandchildren, who brought him immense joy. Glen pursued his passion for film and photography, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography from Brooks Institute of Photography in 1976. His career included work in professional photo labs and in Christian broadcasting, where he helped establish the Christian television ministry at WVCY. From 1978 to 1980, Glen and his family served as missionaries in the Philippines, where he worked as a cinematographer, lighting director, and editor on the first Tagalog Christian drama film produced in the country. Later in life, Glen retired from Kinko’s Office, but his true retirement calling was at Spring Creek Church (formerly Garfield Baptist Church), where he was a lifelong member. He faithfully served as a deacon and sound technician, recording, editing, and sharing sermons for radio and online transmission. His steadfastness, humor, and devotion to his faith left a lasting impact on his church community. He loved to sing and participate in the church’s MANY musicals; his family fondly remembers Glen belting out the bass parts whenever a beloved hymn was sung. He had a unique set of interests and hobbies. Reading Tom Clancy novels, photography, video editing, playing puzzle video games like Myst, geocaching with his grandkids, solving the Rubik’s Cube (and yes, he could solve it under 5 minutes in the 1980s), magic tricks, baking and decorating all the birthday cakes for his sons, and cheering for his Wisconsin sports teams: Brewers, Bucks, and Packers. Glen is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Tanis McDaniel Huebner; his sons, Ryan Craig Huebner of Elkhart, Indiana, with his wife Julie and their children, Molly, Luke, Joseph, Marguerite, and Andrew. And son, Casey Luke Huebner of Seattle, Washington, with his wife Anna and their children, Miles and Macie. He will be remembered with deep affection by his family, friends, and church community. He is also survived by his brother, Myron Huebner (Sue Huebner), and sisters, Karen Gardell (Mel Gardell) and Lori Laniosz. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Cadillac, MI, where Glen’s life of faith and service will be celebrated. A graveside service in Manton, Michigan will be held in the spring with full military honors. Special thanks to the Nurses and Doctors of the VA Homecare Team, Autumnwood of McBain, Sunnyside Assisted Living, and Hospice of Michigan for compassionate and caring service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the multimedia department of First Baptist Church of Cadillac, Michigan, would honor Glen’s passion and beloved area of service in the church. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com

Glen Melvin Huebner

April 1, 1946 - December 18, 2025