Glenn N. “Bear” Madere, passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 66.  He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Linda L. Madere for 42 years. He is survived by his children Brad Madere and Misty Madere Wilson (Alfred Wilson) and his two beloved grandchildren Kaysi and Kyle Wilson.  He was the brother of Dennis Madere (Cookie Madere), Paula Willis (Richard Willis), and Brenda Cannon (David Cannon); son-in-law of Carlton Laborde, brother-in-law to Carl Laborde (Kim Laborde) and Judy Keating (Willie Keating); as well as the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph “Polo” Madere and Augustine Shirley Madere, and mother-in-law Effie “Shorty” Laborde.

He was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Glenn Madere was a retiree of both GATX and Valero Refinery companies.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be held at St Joan of Arc (529 W. 5^th St., LaPlace) at 10 a.m. on August 16.

Services with www.churchfuneralservices.com.