died on February 10, 2015
at Nye Point in Fremont, Nebraska.
Glenn was born on April 30, 1933 to J. Herbert and Myra (Hilbers) Blomendahl in Burt county Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church Hooper and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Hooper. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in January of 1959 with a Bachelors in Agricultural Economics. He married Sue Simmons on the 6th of December, 1956 at the First Methodist Church in Hooper. He was a United States Naval Aviator from 1953 to 1957 and served in the Naval Reserves from 1957 to 1967. He farmed west of Hooper near the Scribner Air Base from 1959 until his retirement. He was also a rural mail carrier.
Glenn served his church as treasurer, council member, Sunday school teacher, usher and choir member. He was on District 48 school board, chairman of the Logan View reorganizational committee and served as board president the 1st eight years of the Logan View School District. He was also one of the original members of the Fremont Hospital Foundation Board; a 50 year member of the Hooper Legion Post 18; served on the South Omaha Production Credit Association Board and was a founding member of the Elkhorn Valley Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue; children Gayle (Mark) Gillett of Papillion, Barb (Tod) Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Glenn (Gay) Blomendahl of Herman, and Shari (Todd) Smith of Herman. Grandchildren Mark (Samantha) Gillett of Okinawa, Japan, Bryan Gillett and Joseph Gillett of Papillion, Blaine Hilgenkamp and Hannah Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Cole (Candace) Blomendahl of Columbus, Shane Blomendahl of Omaha, Luke (Amy) Blomendahl of Waverly, Noah Blomendahl of Lincoln, Katelyn Smith and Ryan Smith of Herman. Great Grandchildren Mark and Elena Gillett of Okinawa, Japan; Grace Gillett of Papillion, Lauren and Madelyn Blomendahl of Columbus. Brothers Leon (Ardeth) Blomendahl of Fremont and Herbert (Jan) Blomendahl of Hooper. Sister Anita (Jim) Childers of Lincoln. Sister-in-law Sandra (George) Looschen of Lone Tree, CO. Brothers-in-law Joseph (Debe) Simmons of Abingdon, VA.; David Simmons of Fremont and Steven (Sharon) Simmons of Columbus.
The celebration of Glenn's life will be Friday, 10:30am at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder and Vicar Alma Gast will officiate. Visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Services. There will be a private family committal with Military Honors by American Legion Post 18 and VFW Post 10535.
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(15)
Donald & Renee Bechtel
Joplin, MO Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Gayle & Mark and family; Sorry to hear about your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.Claire Keogh
Papillion, NE Friday, February 13, 2015 Gayle,I've been thinking and praying for you differently this week. So, I was saddened to hear that your dad had died. I hope that the good times and fun memories will bring you some comfort in the days and months ahead. Take time for yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family even more during this difficult time. Claire
george looschen
scottsdale, AZ Friday, February 13, 2015 RIP. Uncle Glenn!!! You lived a life of hard work and integrity. Thank you for your service for our country!!!Connie W.
Omaha, NE Friday, February 13, 2015 So sorry for the loss of your beloved father, Gayle and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The beautiful memories you have of him, may you share those with one another today and forever to help comfort you all.My deepest sympathies, Connie White
Eldene Thomsen
Nickerson, NE Thursday, February 12, 2015 My sympathy to your family. You are in my prayers. My God be with you as you face the days ahead.Mary Matteo
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 12, 2015 Dear dear Sue and family - God's blessings for strength, peace and the power of treasured memories! Such a gentle, kind man, heaven surely has a beautiful angel. (I was a former evening nurse at Nye)Mark & Stacey Oerman & family
Waterbury, NE Thursday, February 12, 2015 Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Connie
oakland, NE Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Glenn, Gay, and familiesYou are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Having recently lost both of my parents, I understand the hurt. Hold your memories close and your dad will live on.
Steve, Connie (Moeller)
Stephanie & Courtnie Rokusek
Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Wednesday, February 11, 2015 So sorry for the loss of Glenn. Went to Logan View with all of his children. Those years have very fond memories for me.Blessings to all members of the family.
Larry & Penny Brink
fremont, NE Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Glenn was a gentle and kind man. We have always appreciated his contributions to the Logan View school district from the time he served on the reorganization committee and as a school board member....always a pleasure to work with. Glenn and Sue raised a wonderful family....he's left a beautiful legacy. Our sympathies to all of you.Dan and Linda Bubon
Solon, IA Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Barb,Tod, Hannah, Blaine, and Family,We are thinking of you and wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dan and Linda Bubon
Kim and Curt Hynek
Swisher, IA Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.Rocky and Cindy Bennett
Cedar Rapids, IA Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Barb, Tod, Blaine, Hannah, and the Blomendahl family,We are thinking and praying for you all now in this difficult time. We hope that God will grant you peace and and that he comforts you after your loss. God Bless you -
Rocky, Cindy, Brianna, Mallory, and Natalie Bennett
Leon and Marilyn Langemeier
Billings, MT Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Sue - You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers! We wish we could be with you now! We feel blessed that we were able to spend some special times with Glenn when we "were home" last fall! There was still a lot of "good old memory sharing" going on then and we will look forward to continuing more of the same with you on our next trip "home"! Glenn was a very special lifelong friend whom I loved and admired and I shall miss him greatly.Christine Oshel
, IA Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Your family is in our thoughts during this difficult time. May memories fill your heart. All our Love-The Oshel Family