Edward Gleckler

Edward Lawrence Gleckler, 72, passed away November 2, 2026 following a brief illness.

Ed was born on June 19, 1954 in Bay Shore Long Island, New York to the late Henry and Loretta (Anderson) Gleckler. On September 29, 1996, Ed married the late Carol Brennan (Sobieralski) in South Bend. Carol passed away on January 5, 2021. Ed was also proceeded in death by his granddaughter, Sophie Sweeney on October 27, 2023.

Ed worked most of his career for the city of South Bend, retiring in June of 2018 as Director of Traffic and Lighting after 20 years of service. He also worked as an Electrical Construction Foreman previously for Trans Tech Electric. Ed was on the University of Notre Dame 1973 National Championship football team. He was the proud owner of Joe's Tavern in South Bend for 30 years.

Ed was a huge presence in his life with countless friends, relatives and co-workers, but family was everything to Ed. He is dearly missed by his dog, Sugar. He leaves behind his two step-sons: Brian and Robby, and his step-daughter, Karagh Brennan, all of South Bend. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Brooklyn Brennan of South Bend; his grandson, Sam Brennan of Miami, FL; his brother, Henry Gleckler, and Henry's son, Robbie, and wife, Erin; his two great-nephews, Hudson and Holden Gleckler; and his sister, Barbara (Gleckler) Rich Rommeney, and her daughter, Corinne Rommeney, all of Long Island, New York.

Ed will always be remembered as a little rough around the edges but with the biggest heart. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.

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