John Glaeser, 76, of Richmond, TX, passed away on January 17, 2023 after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis complicated by pneumonia and pseudomonas.

John was born on May 21, 1946 to Frederick Herman Glaeser and Frances Mary Glaeser in Amityville, NY.   He grew up in Islip, NY where he spent his free time sailing on Long Island Sound.  He eventually pursued his passion for boats further and attended Webb Institute for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Once graduating from Webb in 1968, he was commissioned into the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War.  During his short tour, he completed a master's degree in mechanical engineering which he would use to shift his professional trajectory.  After his time in the Coast Guard, he joined the petroleum industry working for several companies that sent him all over the world.  From the depths of Siberia to the crowds of Mumbai, his professional adventures provided him with great stories and experiences to share with his family and friends.

Despite his international travels, his primary residences were in Anchorage, AK and Houston, TX where he helped raise two children.  John took an active hand in the extra curricular activities of his son and daughter, in particular being active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and travel softball.

He briefly retired between 2005 and 2007 to sail his boat the "Let's Play".  John then did consulting work for several companies before finally retiring in 2015.  In retirement, he pursued his main passions: traveling, boating, fishing, flying, cooking, building model boats, and reading.

John is survived by his wife, Janet Glaeser; son, John P. Glaeser; daughter, Jennifer M. Beck; daughter-in-law, Carrie Glaeser; son-in-law, Jesse Isaacman-Beck; and four grandchildren: Colin, Kylie, Oliver, and Louisa.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Sue Glaeser; brother- and sister-in-laws, Jim and Vicki Ekstrom; their extended families, and many close friends.

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