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), his 2 beloved grandchildren Kaysi and Kyle Wilson. He was the brother of Dennis Madere (Cookie Madere), Paula Willis (Richard Willis), Brenda Cannon (David Cannon), Son in law of Carlton Laborde, Brother in law to Carl Laborde (Kim Laborde), Judy Keating (Willie Keating), as well as 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 5th St, Laplace, La 70068) on August 16, 2019 @ 10:00am.