Leroy Glazier * " A Guitar Legend" OBITUARY

Leroy Glazier, 66
Sauk Rapids
April 14, 1942 - July 24, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, St. Cloud for Leroy Glazier, age 66, of Sauk Rapids, who died Thursday at St. Benedict’s Senior Community, St. Cloud. Rev. Tony Oelrich will officiate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Leroy was born April 14, 1942 in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada to Gilbert and Clara (Aucion) Glazier. He married Cynthia Herbst on November 19, 1977 in Huron, SD. He has lived in Sauk Rapids all his married life and prior to that lived in Canada. Leroy was a Musician and also worked construction for Dave Schendel. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he ushered.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia of Sauk Rapids; children, Tanya Meyer of Lonsdale, MN, Erin (Weston) Knutson of Becker; grandchildren, Dacotah, Skylar, Kain and Bailey; sisters and brothers, Corrine Doirion, Gil Glazier, Kenneth Glazier, and Linda Scott all of Bathurst, New Brunswick, Ralph Glazier, Glendon Glazier, and Ann Paul all of Oshawa, Ontario.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ronald Glazier.

********************************************

Click To Play              *QUICKTIME                 *Phone

It was back in 2005 that DigElog did an exclusive interview with Leroy Glazier and the custom made guitar he uses hand made by his brother.  It was the day Leroy was inducted into the Midwest Rock Country Hall of Fame, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. When you view this story you'll be immediately impressed by Leroy's pleasant and caring demeanor.  This was a caring and loving man that truly enjoyed music and the people he played for.  This story has been copied on numerous video distribution websites and based on our rough statistics it's been seen literally thousands of times online.

We take great pride in publishing this story one more time in honor of this great man and the contribution he made to the world around him. 

We'll miss your music Leroy... and we'll miss you!

Duane Kuss
DigElog Network Publisher

*************************************************

By BEN COHEN, Star Tribune

Leroy Glazier entertained fans in the St. Cloud area for 40 years, playing traditional country-western and jazz. “His playing was so unique, clean and professional,” Nashville singer and recording artist Art Essery said. Glazier, 66, died of pancreatic cancer.  The Sauk Rapids man was much loved by audiences and fellow players for his classic country-western tunes.

Guitarist Leroy Glazier of Sauk Rapids, Minn., entertained fans of classic country-western music in the St. Cloud area for 40 years.

Glazier, who had played gigs in the Midwest, the Southwest and Canada, died of pancreatic cancer on July 24 in St. Cloud. He was 66.

The Bathurst, New Brunswick, native jammed with the likes of George Jones, Tommy Cash and Ray Pryce when their tours came to Minnesota.

SEE TOTAL STAR TRIBUNE ARTICLE

*************************************************

By Kevin Lange, published on Steel Guitar Forum

This is a tough one for me. It may get a little long, for that I apoligize.

My old friend Leroy Glazier and his family are having to deal with a struggle that nobody should ever have to go through.

This past December, Leroy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After extensive surgery in January, the cancer was thought to be in a remissive state. Then in May of this year, Leroy found out that the cancer had returned to his pancreas and liver. As you can well imagine, Leroy and his family have experienced very high medical costs, and those costs will continue.

So a benefit gathering has been planned for Sunday August 10th at Dusty's Bar & Grill in St. Cloud, MN. This event will get under way at 2 pm and go until ?. Admission is just $10.00 and includes a spaghetti dinner and live music from Kevin Lange and the Mississippi Drifters along with many, many special guest performers. There will also be a raffle drawing with a lot of great prizes. Monetary donations are also being accepted and are very, very much appreciated. Donations can be sent to: Leroy Glazier Donation Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, 115 1st Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

PLEASE ATTEND THE "LEROY GLAZIER BENEFIT".  Sunday, August 10th,  Dusty's Bar... east St. Cloud.

The above is some information taken off the poster for the benefit, now let me add a personal comment.

Leroy has lived, worked and performed in the central Minnesota area for almost 40 years. I have know him for close to 35 of those years, and a more generous man you will not find anywhere. He has always been willing to sit down with someone to pass on musical advice or information, or just visit for a while. Leroy Glazier is always one of the first to step up and donate his time and talents when they are needed, so now, how about we return to favor.

I know many of you are familiar with Leroy's work from the Midwest Country Show on RFD-TV. Some of you like myself have been fortunate enough to enjoy his talents and personality in person on the same stage.

Leroy does not have a computer, so if you would like, you can pass along any well wishes and comments on this post, I will print them off, and make sure Leroy gets to read them.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers for Leroy and his family.

Kevin Lange

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/index.php

Comments

[Tony bachler]

He will be missed here on earth; In heaven Can you hear Leroy, Chet and jerry Reed, Playing For Everyone I can hardly wait.I've been playing pro. for 53 years Leroy was one of the best Tony Bachler Seattle Wa.

[John H Barth]

To Leroys family:
I mourn the loss of a great guitarist, I to used to play guitar, and I reconize Leroy's talent.My prayers go out to his family.

[Ron Burton]

I, like so many, watch "MidWest Country" to hear that awesome guitar styling that backed so many. I too am a newcomer to RFD-tv and was fascinated by Leroy's smoothness.
I have played guitar for more than 50 years, with many bands, and so appreciate great talent when I see it. Thank goodness for the "MidWest Country" show's, tapes. God bless a great man...

[marion@chubick.com]

I was saddened to hear about Leroy's passing.I think Leroy made the show with his great style guitar playing,and miss not seeing him there.My best to his wife and family.

Marion
Creston,Ia.

[Betty Marsh]

He was a wonderful person & mADE SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, I really miss him on TV . My heart goes out to his wife & family for their loss , betty Marsh Nocona Tx,

[Wayne E. Jackson]

We miss Leroy on Midwest Country so much, We love it when thay run the old shows with him on.
I am waiting for his DVD
God Bless....WJ........
Odum Ga.

[john steinmetz]

this is a question i have for anyone that might know. i am looking for any videos of Leroy playing his guitar. i have a couple of his cds and i hope there are more.i have only known of Leroy for the last couple of years.My mother got me hooked on RFD tv and i love the way Leroy plays the guitar.For i play a little but only dream about playing like him.He will be greatly missed.So if anybody knows anythink please let me know. Thank You

[Mary Langham-Daniel]

I was so saddened to hear of Leroy's passing, what a beautiful soul heaven has received...Heaven seems sweeter now that it has such a talented soul as Leroy..My husband & I enjoyed his gutar playing each Saturday night on Midwest Country...Leroy you live on in the hearts of many, thank you for the memories ...We pray for your family that misses you so much...
God Bless

[H C & Carolyn Morris]

We were sad to hear that Leroy Glazier had
passed away. Leroy was so gifted and we
enjoyed watching him on RFD-TV. Our thoughts
and prayers are with His Family. I know that
His Music and talent will live in the hearts
and minds of many.

HC & Carolyn Morris
Cheraw SC

[Harlan and Hazel Larson]

We watched and listened to Leroy many times and always enjoyed His style and His fine talent for music. He will be greatly missed,but always remembered. God bless Him and all His family and friends.

[Joyce Opelt]

What a talent lost to us earth people and what a great talent in Heaven. So sorry to hear of Leroy's passing this last weekend.
Prayers are with his family.

[Joyce Opelt]

We were totally surprised when we watched Midwest Country this last weekend and heard that Leroy had passed..what a talent lost to us earth people and what a glorious welcome to the heavens..

[Frank Williams]

I have watched him play for a long time on Midwest Country and have always admired his playing ability regardless who the singer was. My wife and I were watching tonight's program and learned of his passing. We are very saddened and our condolences go out to his family. County music has lost a star. May God bless him.

[freida & bill allan]

I know this is very late, but we miss Leroy's picking, he had a God given talent that we miss greatly,

[Larry S.]

Oh no I can"t believe I missed hearing of Leroy' passing. So still wanted to pass along by belated reply here. I truly enjoyed watching him play on RFD TV and will miss him everyday. He was blessed with his talent and I wish I could have thanked him in person but just never got up to Minn to go to any of the shows there. I hope his family has been able to carry on.

Larry S
Roswell, NM USA

[Frank Subaran]

I watched RFD TV just to see and hear leroy play. I play guitar myself and for me Leroy was one of the very best, with a delicate and sublime touch.

I will miss him badly. Rest in peace, my dear friend.

Frank

[Donsel Champ]

Iwas very sad when I heard that Leroy had Passed. I hardly ever miss Midwest Country show on RFD-tv. I would rather watch Midwest show than go to Branson. It just seems more down to earth to me. My regaurds to his Family and may they have the strenght to carry on with the Midwest country show.Leroy has a new band to play with now on the otherside. God Bless

[Pat Dennis]

My husband and I enjoy Midwest Country and apparently missed the night that was his last appearance. We so enjoyed his music.

[Don & Lois Goeman]

we loved this show and we were saddened to hear of his untimely death

[willie t. treece]

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Glazier's passing. I always tuned in to RFD TV just to hear him play that special guitar. He and Chet Atkins were my favorite players. I have played the guitar for over 70 years and I certainly know how to appreciate a master and he was certainly a master of the six strings. My condolences to his family. He will be surely missed. Thank you.

[Thomas J. Vlasic]

Saturday night - RFD TV - Midwest Country.
It will not be the same.

Tom Vlasic
Carroll County, Mississippi

[Glen Perkins]

I am sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. I never knew him personally, but was always impressed with his clean, tasteful, and truly flawless guitar playing on Midwest Country.

[Beulah & Jim Thornton]

Leroy was never highlighted enough on Midwest Country. He was one of our very favorites, certainly is not the same without him! We loved him and we only saw him on that show.

[Heath Wilson]

I was surely saddened to hear about the death of Leroy. My favorite part about Saturday night was watching the Midwest Country Show and hearing Leroy play that guitar. It won't be the same from now on. I didn't know him, but he seemed like a good ole country boy. May the Lord's blessings be with his family during this time. Heath Wilson Sandcut, Alabama

[Jim & Genny Reed]

We have been watching Midwest Country since being able to receive RFD-TV. We enjoy it very much and truly enjoyed Leroy's picking. He will be missed by all who were touched by his talents. We will miss him on the show but have fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.