Glenn, 69, died July 12, 2011 in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born in Opportunity, Washington. He was raised in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated from high school.

Glenn graduated from Washington State University and worked for the State of Washington for several years as a biologist on a black bear study. Glenn then worked for the federal government in Eastern Washington as a Forester and Fire Management Officer before moving to Alaska in 1980. Glenn jumped at Missoula and Grangeville 1962-64.