Glenn Wehrkamp

Glenn Wehrkamp was born on a farm in Page County, Iowa. He went to Linn Point country school through 8th grade and attended Clarinda High School, from 1941-1945, where he lettered in basketball, track and baseball. He attended Clarinda Junior College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State College where he lettered in basketball and track. He did additional work at several colleges and received his MS degree from University of Northern Iowa. Glenn began his teaching and coaching career in Lake Park, Iowa. He taught and coached for 41 years at a variety of schools in the state but mainly at Hartley, Iowa where Glenn spent his last 28 years in public education. His track and cross-country teams won a combined 9 state titles, plus 7 conference titles and 5 district meets. He retired from coaching in 1972 and teaching in 1989. Glenn started his first track meet in 1974. He worked district/regional meets every year from 1976 to 2000. He also worked many conference meets throughout those years. Glenn is a past president and member of the Northwest Iowa Coaches and Officials Association for 40 years. He retired from officiating football in 1984, basketball in 1987, softball, volleyball and track in 2000. Plus during his spare time, he pitched Fast Pitch softball for 30 years. Glenn married Yvonne Happel in 1956 and had 5 children. He is presently enjoying his retirement and spends his spare time playing golf and bridge.