Glenn B. Mather, M.D.

Glenn B. Mather, M.D., of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Bloomington Hospital. He was 79 years old. Born March 30, 1930 in Logansport, IN, he was the son of Glenn E. and Gertrude (Stewart) Mather. Glenn was a 1947 graduate of Logansport High School. He received his B.S. in Zoology from Indiana University in 1951. Glenn served as an Army Pilot during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service he attended Indiana University Medical School, graduating in 1959 and served his internship and residency in South Bend, IN. In 1964 Glenn brought his family to Bloomington to begin a long time partnership and friendship with Tony Pizzo, practicing Pathology. Then with the growth of ultrasound and other new technologies Glenn began his practice with S.I.R.A until his retirement. He also was a proud teacher and lecturer and had very fond memories of his students and the time he spent teaching at Indiana University Medical School-Bloomington. Glenn was a member of the Monroe County Medical Association, the board of the Indiana Medical History Museum and a volunteer at the Indiana State Archives. He was a former president of the Bloomington Hospital Foundation, former IU Varsity Club president and belonged to the Bloomington Photography Club and various genealogical societies. He enjoyed photography and miniature woodworking. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Glenn is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diamond (Benson) Mather of Bloomington; son Dave Mather and his wife E.A. Mather of Springfield, VA; daughter, Deborah Mather-Boehm and her husband David Boehm of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren: Michelle Trostle, Heather Mather, Kate Mather Boehm and James Mather Boehm; three great grandchildren, Isis Trostle, Jade Carey and T'iyler Rothstein; one brother James Mather and his wife Sharon of Oshkosh, WI ; one sister Ann DeDona and her husband Dan of Waynesboro, PA and nieces and nephews, Michael and Meredith DeDona and Amy and Joel Mather. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m., at Allen, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of services. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice, the Friends of the Archives or Indiana Medical History Museum.

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Glenn B. Mather, M.D.

March 30, 1930 - June 24, 2009