Glade B. Grotegut (Hap) passed away on January 13, 2021. A life-long resident of Spanish Fork, Glade was born March 9, 1935, with his twin sister, Gloria, to Loren and Mary Grotegut. He attended the local schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1953. Glade enlisted in the US Army after graduation and served in the Honor Guard stationed at Fort Presidio in San 
Francisco, California.
Glade met the love of his life, Margaret Ellen Scott, and they were married August 1, 1958. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah Temple.
Glade was employed at Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe for 36 years, retiring in 1997. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved camping and spending time in the mountains. Glade loved being outside, and working with his hands, and raised a beautiful garden each year. He shared its bounties with family and friends who enjoyed the spoils. He was also an enthusiastic Jazz fan and loved seeing the team play.
Glade was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the stake Sunday School and as High Priest group leader. He was a faithful home teacher and spent time working in the Provo Temple as an ordinance worker.
His greatest joy was his family and teasing his 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dad never missed an opportunity to attend any activity with his kids and grandkids. He was at every birthday party, dance recital, football, baseball, soccer game, and rodeos. No matter what we were interested in, he was too.
After retirement, Glade and Ellen enjoyed spending winters in Yuma, Arizona. He and Ellen spent 13 winters there. Glade and Ellen had a group of best friends and they took many memorable trips together. They especially loved to see the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and attended for 22 years.
Glade is survived by his wife, Ellen, of 62 years; his children: Scott (Lori) Grotegut of Spanish Fork, UT; Karen (Chet) Olsen of Spanish Fork, UT; Linda (Fred) Herrera of Lehi, UT; Tricia (Tom) Cooper of Payson, U; his sister, Gloria (Wayne) Nelson; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bill Grotegut; and baby sister, Marilyn.
Graveside Services for Glade will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., at the Spanish Fork Cemetery 420 South 400 East Spanish Fork, UT 84660.
Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion.
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Sandra Jarvis says
January 15, 2021 at 2:23 amI just loved Uncle Glade! He was always so sweet to my mom, his twin sister. She loved him so much!❤️ He was positive and happy all the time. Farewell my sweet uncle!❤️
Caroline Poulsen says
January 15, 2021 at 11:01 pmSorry to hear of your loss Ellen and family..
Rock says
January 16, 2021 at 5:24 amSorry to hear about Glade’s passing, a good man who will be greatly missed. May his loving family find comfort in the memories of him and in knowing that God now keeps him in His loving care until the day all His promises are fulfilled. John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:29. My prayers are with you.
Lew Thomas says
January 17, 2021 at 3:58 amGlade was an honorable and dedicated man. A true severe of the Lord. He will be great missed. I wish the best for his family.
Donny and Twyla Helvey says
January 18, 2021 at 10:49 pmWe are so sorry for your loss! Glade sounds like an amazing man, and we wish we would’ve gotten to know him. Kaylee loves him so much, and talks so highly of him. Sending our love! ❤️
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