Glen Ray Septer, 61, of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma, died suddenly on Friday, September 30, 2022 at UnityPoint – Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Faith Christian Center in Montezuma. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.

Those who wish to remember Glen in a special way may direct a gift in his honor to the Glen Septer Memorial Fund to benefit his special grandchildren. Memorials may be mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Glen was born September 14, 1961, to Paul Glen and Norma Jean (Tuck) Septer, in Oskaloosa, IA. He was raised in Montezuma and attended Montezuma High School. Glen's mother, Norma, died young and his father remarried, Opal Montgomery. Opal became a large part of Glen and his siblings' lives.

Glen worked as a mechanic and held other various factory jobs throughout his life to support his passions, music and cars. He was a talented guitarist, and a master mechanic restoring antique cars and motorcycles.

Glen reunited with the love of his life Mary Woody on November 4, 2019. His years spent with Mary were his happiest. Together they enjoyed walking their dog, Max. He will be remembered as a hardworking, dedicated, and caring person.

Glen is survived by his siblings, Pamela (Dennis) Broadston, Trena (Kelly) Septer, and Faith (Mick) Fisher; step-siblings, Jerry (Donna) Montgomery, Judy (Ronnie) Sullivan, and Joan Bonnett; his love, Mary Woody; and her daughter, Holly (Chad) Lepley; grandchildren, Spencer, Avery, and Oliver Lepley; close friends, Jr. Turner and Jerry Ulin; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jean Septer; step-mother, Opal Septer; and sister, Kathy Septer.