Glenn E. Lockhart, 81, Valley Falls, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born March 14, 1938, at Wetmore, the son of VanBuren and Flossie Costen Lockhart. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1956. Glenn served in the US Army from 1961-63.

Glenn was a surveyor for the City of Topeka from 1968-1998. He had worked as a surveyor for several watershed dam projects and had worked at the Muscotah Hardware Store.

He enjoyed working on his grain and livestock farm and repairing equipment. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially boating activities.

He married Shirley J. Heineken, Sept. 18, 1966, at Denison.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home; two sons, Melvin (Jody) Lockhart, and Michael (Kathryn) Lockhart, all of Valley Falls; six grandchildren, Tyler, Peyton, David, Stephanie, Jennifer and Zachary; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Willis Lockhart, and sister Hazel Harrier.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Burial will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery with military honors by Grahem-Herbers Post 3084, V.F.W. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m until service time, Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grahem-Herbers Post 3084 V.F.W. or to the Valley Falls Athletic Association and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.