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<p><em>Stephen Arthur Glick</em> died peacefully on December 10, 2020 in Lawton, OK. Steve was born September 3, 1934 in Junction City, KS to Lieutenant Colonel Arthur A. Glick (Retired) and his wife, Margaret Wayts Glick.</p>
<p>Steve spent his early years in Junction City and attended school there until the start of World War II. The family then lived in the New Jersey area as they supported his father’s training to serve the Army during the war. His parents moved to Europe in the years following the war, and Steve went to boarding school. He graduated in 1952 from the Georgia Military Academy. Steve attended the Virginia Military Institute for one year and earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. </p>
<p>A proud member of Company F-2, Steve graduated in the Class of 1957 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Field Artillery.</p>
<p>Steve spent his proud career in the Army as a Field Artillery officer and served his country for 29 years in both wartime and peacetime. His tours included Vietnam, South Korea, Germany and the United States. Steve attended the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses and the Command and General Staff College, and he was a graduate of the U.S. Army War College. As a captain, he earned a Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University in 1964. Steve served in Vietnam as a major in the roles of artillery battalion operations officer and executive officer with the proud 1st Cavalry Division. Another indication of Steve’s bravery and selflessness occurred while he was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, KS for the Command and General Staff College: without regard for his personal safety, he entered a burning apartment building and saved the lives of a family. For this heroism he was awarded the prestigious Soldier’s Medal. </p>
<p>Over his career Steve earned the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Soldier’s Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with five numeral devices and “V” device for valor, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device for valor, the Valorous Unit Award, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, the Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Honor Jump Wings, the Ranger Tab and the Army Staff Identification Badge among his awards and decorations. His highlight and most rewarding troop assignment was as battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Field Artillery in Ansbach, Germany where his battalion earned unprecedented perfect scores during maneuver testing and inspections. His other notable assignments included commander of the U.S. Army Field Artillery Training Center at Fort Sill, OK; region commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Sheridan, IL; and chief of staff of the 21st Support Command in Kaiserslautern, West Germany. </p>
<p>Steve retired as the deputy commander of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. His contributions to soldiers and units in the Army have had far reaching impacts among those he served with and all who have felt his legacy!</p>
<p>While attending the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, Steve met Carol Anne Barnes. The couple married on December 29, 1961. They had two children, daughter DeAnna and son David.</p>
<p>Following his retirement from the military he began a second career as president of Stoeger Industries in Hackensack, NJ for several years. Steve had made connections with several firearms manufacturers while serving as the chief of staff of the 21st Support Command and cooperating with local German leaders and Forstmeisters. This position gave him and Carol the opportunity to travel with his work to Bermuda, London, and Finland several times, and it also saw him travel for work to Spain, Africa and South America. He then became president of Mossberg’s Maverick Arms, with its factory and headquarters in Eagle Pass, TX.</p>
<p>Upon retirement from his post-Army career, Steve devoted himself to numerous associations and organizations and stayed constantly busy with activities around Lawton. First and foremost, he was an active and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lawton, always looking for opportunities to serve his church, such as assisting with communion for the homebound. He was a past president and active member of the Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Additionally, he was active and served as a past president of the Fort Sill Retiree Council. Steve was devoted to the Boys & Girls Club along with the Salvation Army in Lawton. He was always a willing volunteer for activities like serving at pancake breakfasts or opportunities to teach children to fish. </p>
<p>Dear to his heart was being a founding member of the West Point Society of Texoma and his continued connection to currently serving West Point alumni. His enduring love for quail hunting in Oklahoma with his German shorthaired pointers always gave him great joy. Steve lived his life to the fullest, and his legacy will be part of the community forever. </p>
<p>Colonel Steve Glick (Retired) is survived by his loving wife Carol of Lawton; daughter DeAnna DeMoss (Jim, USMA ’88 [Lieutenant Colonel, Retired]) of Colorado Springs, CO; son Lieutenant Colonel David Glick (Retired) of Seattle, WA; and grandsons James DeMoss of Colorado Springs and William Glick of Spokane, WA.</p>
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