Glenn Delbert Niffen II

September 26, 1969 - December 5, 2016

Mr. Glenn Delbert Niffen II, 47, of Bowling Green, MO, was called home by our Lord and Savior on December 5, 2016 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in St. Charles, MO due to complications related to kidney disease. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bowling Green, MO. The Rev. Larry Chappell will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 12th at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. Burial will be in the Mt Zion Cemetery in Bowling Green, MO. He was born September 26, 1969 the son of Glenn D. and Anita I. Niffen of Bowling Green, MO and they survive. He is survived by his three children: Glenn D. Niffen, III and wife Patricia and Megan Niffen of Bowling Green, MO; and Ashley Nicole Niffen of Louisiana, MO; three grandchildren: Daylin Niffen, Brandy Akins, and Colt Charlton. He is also survived by a sister, Kimberly Niffen, of Bowling Green, MO and a brother, Jeffrey Niffen and wife Stacie of Quincy, IL. He had one niece Jenna Niffen of Bowling Green, MO and a nephew Brandon Niffen and wife Carol of St. Charles, MO. He is also survived by three great nephews Adien Niffen, Hunter Niffen, and Landon Niffen, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Glenn D. was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert L. and Irene Welch of Bowling Green, MO; Virgil and Maggie Niffen of Louisiana, MO, and two sisters Margaret Niffen and Jennifer Lehenbauer of Bowling Green, MO. He was a lifelong resident of Pike County, MO. He graduated from Louisiana High School in 1987, had attended Hannibal LaGrange University, and was attending Moberly Community College, pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Glenn D. worked as a CO, Sergeant and Caseworker for WERDCC in Vandalia, MO. He worked until his health no longer allowed but it was always his hope to return to WERDCC and the job he loved. Glenn D. enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and when his health allowed, he truly enjoyed fishing. He also loved reading his Bible and taking part in Bible study at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was also passionate about the Special Olympics and helping raise money for that organization. Pallbearers will be Glenn Niffen, III, Jeff Niffen, Brandon Niffen, Jimmy Wharton, Bo Irvin, Bill Hobbs, Scott Stogsdil, and Robbie Welch. Memorial contributions can be made to Special Olympics or the American Kidney Association, c/o Collier Funeral Home, 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, MO 63353.