(Adair) For nearly 50 years, Glenn Anderson was a fixture at Adair-Casey sporting events. Anderson passed away Friday at the age of 89.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 1, at 3:00 in the Adair-Casey gymnasium. Immediately following the service will be the opportunity to enjoy food and beverages while visiting with the family and old acquaintances.
In the fall of 1963, Glenn joined the faculty of Adair-Casey High School in Adair, Iowa, where he taught math for 33 years and served as the boy’s varsity basketball coach from 1963-1980. In 1979 his team was the 1A State Runner-Up, earning him the Southwest Iowa Coach of the Year Award. In addition, the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association presented him with the Winner’s Club Award for achieving 300+ career wins.
Glenn also served as athletic director at Adair-Casey from 1971-2010. Determined to provide the necessary funds for athletic improvements, he operated the concession stand at every sporting event. One of his major achievements was developing a new softball/baseball field at the high school location; in his honor, the school named it the “Glenn Anderson Field.” Over the years, he hosted numerous volleyball, basketball, and baseball tournament games, as well as multiple football playoff games, including two 8-man state championship contests. In 2007 Glenn was recognized at the Boy’s State Basketball Tournament for his many years of service as an athletic director.
