Robert Michael “Mike” Glassburn, 71, of Salina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.  He was born in Salina, on September 27, 1954, to Robert Harold and Shirley Ann (Boos) Glassburn.  Mike attended South High School and was in the second graduating class in 1972.  Shortly after graduation, Mike joined the United States Navy as a Sonar Technician and worked on the USS Scamp and USS Ethan Allen submarines from 1972-1978.

Mike worked as a courier for FedEx in Salina, for 30 years before retiring in 2016.  He was an avid sports fan and proudly supported the K-State Wildcats, Kansas City Royals, Washington Redskins, and Boston Celtics.  He loved his family dearly and cherished every opportunity to spend time with his children and grandchildren.  One of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.  He was their biggest fan and never wanted to miss a game.

Mike also had a generous heart and passion for helping others.  Each Thanksgiving, he enjoyed visiting the local homeless shelter, where he would give a turkey to those in need.

Most importantly, Mike was a devoted follower of Christ.  He loved the Lord deeply and found great comfort and joy in spending time in God’s word.  He faithfully read his Bible each day, and his faith was an important part of who he was and how he lived his life.  His love for Christ, his family, and those around him will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, JoEllen, of the home; children, Tiffany Glassburn, of Salina, Jacob Glassburn (Lesley), of Manhattan; grandchildren, Kiersten Schmitt, Khadin Glassburn-Heang, Khaleb Glassburn-Heang (Arianna Ibarra), and Paxton Hull, all of Salina; great-grandchildren, Parker Schmitt, Raya Schmitt, and Amelia Glassburn-Heang and niece, Melissa Adkins, of Salina; great nephews Taven Haith, Remedy Adkins of Salina.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Denise Robinson.

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors and Diabetes Association, in care of Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.