Frederick Glissmann, 68, artisan

Frederick G. Glissmann of Ridgefield, an artisan, historian and outdoorsman who had lived in Ridgefield nearly 50 years died at his home on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004. He was 68 years old and the husband of Dorothy Grosso Connors Glissmann
Mr. Glissman was born in New York City on Nov. 14, 1935, a son of Frederick C. and Helen Lang Glissmann. He was raised in New York, attended New York schools and came to Ridgefield from Washington Heights, N.Y., in 1955 when his parents moved here.
Mr. Glissmann joined Schlumberger-Doll Research Center here in 1960 as a model maker and retired in 1995.
An amateur historian, Mr. Glissmann was well known for his involvement in the Fifth Connecticut Regiment, which he help establish in the 1970s and which still reenacts battles of the Revolutionary War. He was active in planning the town’s celebration of the national Bicentennial in 1976 and a year later, in the programs marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield. That year, he managed the production of a now-famous medal that commemorated Benedict Arnold’s heroism in the Battle of Ridgefield. A reproduction of the medal was also produced for the 225th anniversary of the battle in 2002.
In his early years, Mr. Glissmann was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed mountain hiking and snow shoeing as well as outdoor photography. He had belonged to the Appalachian Mountain Club. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and was an artisan.
In 1990, Mr. Glissmann volunteered his skills as an artisan to restore the gold eagle that has stood for many years over the entrance to the town hall.
He was a member and treasurer of the Danbury Men’s Club, a member of the Ridgefield Men’s Club and belonged to the Benedictine Grange of West Redding.
Besides his wife, Mr. Glissmann is survived by a son, Carl J. Glissmann of Rye, N.Y.; a daughter, Susan M. Glissmann of Ridgefield; three stepsons, Christopher Connors and his wife Cynthia of San Francisco, Calif., Brian Connors of Bethel, and Mathew Connors of Denver, Colo.
He also leaves his dog, Ko-Ko.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, followed by a Vigil Service at 8 p.m..
Memorials in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Quest for Peace, 336 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877.