Glyn Elmer Ertl Jr., a longtime resident of Gardena, California, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on April 29, 1936, in Pennsylvania, Glyn was the son of Lillian Ruth Mann and Glyn Elmer Ertl Sr. He served honorably as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, though the details of his service remain unknown. His quiet life and solitary nature left little public record, but he was a member of the generation that answered the call to serve.

For the past three decades, Glyn lived in Gardena, where he maintained his independence and privacy. He never married and had no known surviving family members.

Glyn will be laid to rest with dignity and respect in a Veterans Administration cemetery. In accordance with his quiet life, burial will be held in a private service.

Though little is known about his journey, Glyn Elmer Ertl Jr.'s service to his country and his long life are honored and remembered.