C. Glenn "Butch" Richardson, born on September 21, 1930 in Chicago to Bertha (nee Gnapp) and Walter Richardson, passed away at age 87 on September 17, 2018 in Galena, Illinois. Glenn graduated from Lane Tech high school, and attended Wright Junior College and the University of Alabama before serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Glenn spent over 50 years in the commercial and non-commercial art world as a painter, sculptor, muralist, and product designer. He worked as chief designer at Plasto, Haeger Potteries, and Harris-Marcus Group until he retired in 2006. Glenn is survived by his daughter Carol (Craig d.) Richardson-O'Brien, son Keith Richardson, daughter Susan (Paul) Newman, and grandchildren Eamon [Raya], Alexander [Jasmin] and Nicholas Newman, and Hadley Richardson-O'Brien. Glenn loved his family, loved to travel, and loved the Bears.
C. Glenn Richardson's artwork will be on display at the Galena Center for the Arts until November 30, 2017.
The Galena Center for the Arts is located at 219 Summit St., Galena, IL 61036 | Thursday - Sunday 12-5PM
Join us at the Woodstock Opera House for the next showing of C. Glenn Richardson's artwork.
The opening reception is on Friday, March 10th from 5:00-8:00PM.
Complimentary appetizers will be provided and a cash bar is also available. No cover or entrance charge.
Hope to see you there!
The Woodstock Opera House is located at 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL 60098. The Opera House is open from 10AM-4PM Monday - Thursday; 10AM-8PM Friday - Saturday; 1PM - 3:30PM Sunday. The show will hang until April 3rd, 2017.
Come visit the us for C. Glenn Richardson's first art showing at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake.
Opening reception is Friday, February 3rd, 2017 from 5:00-8:00PM.
No entrance charge (donations to the mansion are welcome). Refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
The Dole Mansion is located at 400 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. The show will hang until February 23rd, 2017.