Glenn K. Nanod

Glenn K. Nanod, 70, was born on Molokai on Nov. 20, 1954, and died at in Wailuku on Sept. 26, 2025. He valued education, was concerned for community issues and had a love for his daughter and family. 

Glenn’s education included MHIS 1972; Lahainaluna HS (3 years); University of Hawaii with an emphasis in Archeology; Cannons Business College; and MCC.

He worked as a substitute teacher; as an archeologist at various island locations while supporting the Molokai community with his research; at Ah Fook’s Supermarket until the store was destroyed by fire 2005 and then sold. Employers Options hired Glenn after he volunteered and travelled by bus to Lahaina to support and feed the fire-impacted residents.  

The County of Maui honored Glenn as a “Volunteer Hero” in 2025. Common Ground Collective nominated him for his compassionate and caring service.

Glenn is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Dylan) Kruse, and their children, Logan, Emerson and Shaelynn; and their grandmother, Donnajenne Goheen, his brothers, David (Shirley) Nanod, and Lance Nanod; his sisters, Valerie Gonzalez and Madeline (William) Brown. He is predeceased by his parents, Filemon “David” and Carnation Nanod.

His services will be at Saint Damien of Molokai Church on Feb. 7, 2026. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 a.m. Eulogy is at 10 a.m. Church service is at 10:30 a.m. There will be a private family burial.