Anne K. Glasner, (87) Appleton, died on July 7, 2017 at home of complications from COPD and emphysema. Mrs. Glasner was born on January 9, 1930, in Niles, Michigan, the second daughter of the late Mary Jane (Kneeshaw) and Frederick B. Kompass . She was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Dewar Kompass. Mrs. Glasner's two daughters, Anne Catherine (Kate) and Suzanne Mary were born in Appleton. A divorce was finalized in 1963, and a second marriage to Dr. Robert O'Boyle in 1968, ending in 1972. It was in Appleton that Mrs. Glasner became interested in theater through Attic Theatre where she performed, designed and costumed as well as holding administrative offices. She was costumer-designer for Lawrence University, Makaroff's Ballet Theater, Appleton West and also freelanced in local radio advertising. Her theater interests led to founding Appleton Children's Theater, a group performing for children. Anne and the late Betty Hollinger wrote 4 plays for youth audiences, 2 of which won national awards. Mrs. Glasner taught middle and high school theater and English for 13 years in Neenah, WI. Upon retirement she volunteered in the Third Grade at Foster School where she worked with young readers. She is survived by Kate (Anne Catherine) Glasner, son-in-law Daniel Egan, granddaughter Catherine Egan of New York City; Suzy FitzSimmons, son-in-law Mark, grandsons, Nathan and Sam of Eagle Lake, MN, nieces Eleanor Jane Klopp (Roland Hathway), Lorane, OR, Elizabeth (Betsy) Klopp, Naples, FLA, and nephew Jonathan Klopp, Baltimore, MD. Almost nieces Terry Vlossak (Chuck Frase), Hartford, WI and Meg Bayless (John Bayless), Sun Prarie, WI. Third sister to her daughters and dear friend of her heart, Rita Van Groll. The Glasner, FitzSimmons and Egan families are profoundly grateful to Melanie Olson, RN. Mrs. Glasner was blessed with a curious mind, loyal friends and patient daughters. Memorials in Anne's name could be directed to Foster School, Attic Theatre and the Appleton Public Library. A memorial gathering will be on Sunday, October 29 at Riverview Gardens (1101 South Oneida Street), 2:00-5:00pm, with a memorial event at 2:45p.