Glenn Ray Unnasch, 72, passed away Dec. 12, 2023, at his home in Hutto.
Glenn was born Jan. 5, 1951, in Taylor, to R.E. “Sixty” Unnasch, Jr. and Ruby Schwab Unnasch. He grew up in Thorndale, where he attended St. Paul Lutheran School and was a 1969 graduate of Thorndale High School.
After graduating, Glenn moved to Austin, where he began his career at the Texas Department of Public Safety. He retired as Manager of the Crime Lab Latent Print Section after 42 years of serving the citizens of Texas at DPS.
Glenn married Loretta Repa Unnasch Jan. 26, 1974, in Granger. They made their home in Austin and had three children, Aaron, Adam and Amanda.
He was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Glenn and Loretta were soon to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Glenn loved baseball and spent many years coaching youth baseball, traveling to games and tournaments and supporting his sons for over 20 years of playing baseball from T-ball through college. His favorite role was Papa to his grandchildren, and he enjoyed attending their sporting events and school activities.
Glenn loved being outside and taking care of his yard.
In his retirement years, he cherished spending time with Loretta and family at their lake house on Lake Marble Falls. His time at the lake was filled with fishing, kayaking, barbecuing and enjoying the wildlife. Over the years, Glenn and Loretta also enjoyed traveling with their best friends, Betty and Charles Hafer.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.E. “Sixty” Unnasch, Jr.; and his granddaughter, Catherine Ellen Unnasch.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Loretta Unnasch; children, Aaron (Jennifer) Unnasch of Austin, Adam (Laura) Unnasch of Round Rock, and Amanda (Luke) Bess of Round Rock; grandchildren, Caden Unnasch, Rylan Unnasch, Summer Bess, Boston Unnasch, Logen Bess, Caroline Unnasch and Samuel Unnasch; mother, Ruby Unnasch of Taylor; and brother, Bobby (Pam) Unnasch of Magnolia.
A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home Chapel in Taylor. Visitation was prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m.
Burial followed at Taylor City Cemetery. Following the burial, all family and friends were invited to join the family for a reception and meal at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Taylor.
Pallbearers are Kyle Unnasch, Todd Carter, Billy Jatzlau, Randy Jatzlau, Galen Schroeder and Mark Wild.
Honorary pallbearers are Danny Carter, Charles Hafer and DPS Crime Lab retirees and employees.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austin at redeemer.net/give The family would like to extend our special thanks to Wanda Smith, Helen Gard, and all of the nursing staff with Compassus Hospice Care for their loving care of Glenn.
