Glenn George Axel Eyler

Glenn Eyler departed this life after an unexpected complication during surgery. He was preceded in death by his wonderful mother and stepfather, Nancy Lee and Edward Wyman; his grandparents, Axel and Martha Bodker, and his entire family. Glenn has left behind his wife, Jacqueline; dozens of crazy O'Brien in-laws and many, many friends. Glenn spent his school years in Dunedin, Florida surrounded by sand, surf and solid friends. He was one of the pioneers of the Crabhole North Honeymoon Island surf spot. Here he developed his intense competitive spirit, playing baseball, swimming, running, surfing and anything else he saw as a challenge. This evolved into over 100 awards that began in Little League, continued during running and triathlons, and finishing up as a determined and highly successful cyclist. 

Glenn joined the U.S. Navy in 1977 and served honorably for more than 20 years. At NAS Whiting Field, Glenn met and married me, Jacqueline Ann O'Brien. For the next eight years, we juggled our military careers through numerous duty station moves, dozens of crazy road trips to remote bicycle races and Glenn's retirement in 1998. Now he began a part of his life that brought him joy, cycling the country. With almost unlimited training time, Glenn was able to indulge in hours of riding the roads of the Eastern shore, the southwest deserts and mountains, and the gravel roads of Flint Hills. He worked in local bike shops as a mechanic and manager, sharing "war stories" of races. 

These past six years, Glenn had traveled to Costa Rica, reconnecting with a dear friend and riding his bike in the beautiful country side. Many locals recognized the "crazy man" in the bright tights. Glenn was quiet and reserved until you hit his favorite subjects, the Kansas City Chiefs and bikes. In this man there was such a kindness and compassion for animals and people, and I cannot express it in just a few stories. I am honored and proud to have been able to share my life with this amazing and exceptional man. 

Glenn carried too big of a heart and soul to be contained, so he is off... riding the Flint Hills of Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) in his honor.

Please share stories and photos at glennsstory@yahoo.com. 

A Celebration of Life will be held April 13, 2025 at Callsign Brewery, 1340 Burlington St, North Kansas City.

Private Disposition