Glen Jr. Votis

October 13, 1934 - February 5, 2020

Glen J. Votis, age 85, a lifelong resident of Hiles, WI passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 at The Bay at Nu Roc Health Center in Laona, WI. Glen was born on October 13, 1934 in Hiles, WI, the son of William and Margaret (Harkins) Votis. He attended school in Hiles and Crandon and after graduation joined the Army. After his service he returned to Hiles and married Geraldine Giessel on April 28, 1955. They made their home in Hiles where they raised their twelve children. Glen worked for the School District of Crandon as a cook and as head custodian for the district. He also owned and operated Votis Bussing for many years. He and Geraldine safely transported children from Argonne and Hiles for many years. Glen also sold Ski-Doo snowmobiles and he loved to ride the trails with family and friends. After retiring from the district, he and his wife purchased Votis Northway Bar and Gerry’s Crosscut Cafe in Hiles. He loved to play cribbage and shoot pool with his friends at the bar. Glen and Gerry shared a love of cooking and made the best prime rib, fish fry and potato salad for miles. Glen was a long time member of the Hiles Volunteer Fire Department and served as chief for many years. He served as Town Chairman of Hiles and as a Crandon School Board Member. He was honored to be one of the School District’s Bell Tower Memorial Recipients. Glen was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He often was called to a neighborhood home to fix a furnace or hot water heater. He and Gerry loved to travel and made many trips out west to visit family in Wyoming. Some of their favorite trips were to Alaska, Florida, Branson, MO and trout fishing in Sturgeon Bay. He was a true family man and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was very proud of the log cabin that he built in Michigan and the family spent many weekends there. He is deeply missed by his family and friends and anyone who knew him probably has a story or two to tell. Glen is survived by his children: Michael Votis of Hiles, Susan (Gene) Carlson of Crandon, Linda (John) Chaney of Crandon, Mark “Fox” (Julie) Votis of Hiles, Jeff Votis of Laona, Scott “Swatzie” (Joyce) Votis of Hiles, Beth (Renn) Marvin of Crandon, Tammy (Jim) Stroik of Crandon, Tony “Spike” (Katie) Votis of Hiles, Jill (Jeff) Krueger of Crandon, Christopher “Beaver” (Kim) Votis of Crandon, Patrick “Rena” (Tressa) Votis of Argonne. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and his brother Patrick Votis of Hiles. Glen was preceded in death by Geraldine Votis (wife of 64 years), William and Margaret Votis (parents), Ann Berzinski (sister), William Votis (brother), Richard Votis (brother), Donald Votis (brother). Per Glen’s request, a graveside service will be held at a later date and a Celebration of Life for both Glen and Geraldine will be announced in the near future.