Glenn C. Wiprud of Poulsbo died May 28 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island. He was 78.

He was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Seattle. Wiprud lived in Poulsbo for 15 years. He moved from Redondo Beach, Calif. He graduated from the University of Washington and earned two degrees in engineering. He spent eight years in the Navy and was on active duty with the USS Mathews for three of those years. He worked for TRW of Redondo Beach as an executive for more than 20 years.

Wiprud volunteered with AARP at tax time every year. He also volunteered his time with the Poulsbo Middle School, reviewing the upper class essays, and for the Race For The Cure. Wiprud enjoyed woodworking, traveling, gardening, but most of all his greatest love was his family.

He is survived by his wife Barbara A.B. Wiprud of 27 years, his children; Glenn C. Wiprud, Jr., Barbara C. Wiprud Sousa and Valerie L. Wiprud, his siblings; Jackie Wiprud Martin, Dan Wiprud (Pat) and Frank Wiprud (Gail) and his grandchildren; Katherine and Justin Sousa.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 1 p.m. July 1 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. A reception will follow at the family home in Poulsbo. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Kitsap County.

An online guest book is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.