Glynn Ronald Mercer, 69, of Collinsville, IL died on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home,

He was born on June 3, 1956 in Granite City, IL to Denver and Ida (Zimmer) Mercer.

Glynn retired from Sigma Aldrich after 20 years of service as a chemical processor.  He was an avid chess player and political philosopher.  Glynn also enjoyed reading, doing carpentry and enjoying the outdoors.

The loving father and grandfather is survived by 2 daughter:  Desiree (Joshua) Lienemann of Florissant, MO and Lilly Mercer of Granite City; 3 sons:  Denver (Brittney) Mercer of Collinsville, Jason (Denise) Farmworth of Glen Carbon and Alex (Taylor) Head of Granite City; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a brother, Dennis (Deborah K.) Mercer of Champaign, IL and a sister, Helen (Basil) Barnds of White Hall, IL.

Glynn is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers:  Jimmy Mercer, Wayne Mercer and his twin brother, Lynn Mercer and 2 sisters:  Maggie Luffmann and Pam Mercer.

A memorial visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com