Glen Dehn

Glen R. Dehn, 87, passed away on May 19, 2025, at River Ridge Retirement Village in South Haven, MI. Born on December 12, 1937, in Allegan, Michigan, to Lester and Kathryn (Bickler) Dehn, Glen grew up in Kalamazoo, graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1955. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University in 1959 and then began a 31-year career with the United States Social Security Administration. For most of those years he held a responsible position in legislative planning, which included working with U. S. Congressional committee staff.

Glen was married in February 2013 to his long-time partner Charles B. Blackburn in Baltimore following years of advocating for marriage rights in Maryland. The couple enjoyed the arts, international travel, and entertaining friends and family. Glen was an active member of First English Lutheran Church in Baltimore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse Charles and his nephew Eric Dehn. He is survived by his brother Roger (Barbara) Dehn of South Haven, sister Janet Dehn of Bangor, niece Judy (Rich) Chapman of South Haven, nephews Jeff (Linda) Dehn of Allegan and Karl (Jennifer) Dehn of Battle Creek, and stepdaughter Marcia Blackburn of Binghamton, New York, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service is being planned for the fall at First English Lutheran Church in Baltimore.

The family is grateful for the care provided by River Ridge Assisted Living and Caring Circle hospice services. Memorial donations may be made to Caring Circle South Haven.

To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.