----Source: Thorp Courier (Clark County) April 25, 1996

Dr. Glendon A. Schief, 92, formerly of Thorp, died at Zastrow Care Center, Gilman, Wisconsin on Friday, April 19, 1996.

Dr. Schief was born in Medford, Wisconsin October 3, 1903 to Ernest and Anna (Pagel) Schief. He graduated from Medord High School and from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1927. After graduation he moved to Thorp where he started his dental practice. He practiced dentistry in Thorp for over 50 years.

He was director and vice president of the bank in Thorp for many years, a member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, a member of the Lions Club, the Masonic Blue Lodge, the Eau Claire Consistory and the Zor Shrine.

Surviving him are a son Gale (Barbara) Schief of Medford two grandchildren Suzanne Schief of Rhinelander and David (Shelby) Schief of Tampa, Florida and one great grandchild Brian. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma (Dumke), three brothers: Bill, Harry and Alwin and one sister Rose.

Services were held at the Thorp United Methodist Church, Thorp on Monday, April 22, 1996, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Ball officiating. Graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery 1, Medford, Wisconsin.