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06/14/2012 - Glenn Workman
Funeral services for Glenn Workman, age 83, of Alliance, Nebraska will be Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Alliance, Nebraska with Pastor Charles Kathurmina officiating.
Interment will be at the Hay Springs Cemetery at 3:30 PM.
A memorial has been established. Donations can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Glenn Workman of Alliance, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Glenn was born February 22, 1929 to Ervin John and Jennie (Faylor) Workman in Doane, Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Haigler, Nebraska. After graduation, he continued to work with his dad and other farmers in SW Nebraska. He also worked for Co-op Equity & Krotter Brothers in Palisade, Nebraska. In 1957, he joined the Garden County Soil Conservation Service where he was employed for seven years.
In 1965 he began his prestigious career as an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. He was a member of the RD Marcotte Agency. During his 35 years with the company, Glenn received numerous honors and awards. He was very proud to be recognized as one of their top agents for several years.
On May 29, 1981 Glenn married his sweetheart and the love of his life Bonnie. The couple made their home NW of Alliance and shared 31 wonderful years together.
Glenn was preceded in death by his father Ervin Workman, mother Jennie Workman, and step-son Jim Prokop Jr.
Glenn was a member of the Elks and Eagles. Upon retirement from Mutual of Omaha, Glenn went back to farming. He enjoyed being in the tractor helping out when needed by several farmers in the area including Dan Oligmueller. Glenn enjoyed taking care of his yard and garden working side by side with Bonnie. He was especially proud of his rose bushes and fruit trees. They also enjoyed fishing and traveling. Glenn always gave 110% in everything he did. He met everyone with a handshake and a smile and never knew a stranger. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends.
Immediate Survivors:
Wife: Bonnie of Alliance Nebraska. Step-Daughter: Wendie Janssen of Gordon NE
Grandchildren: Ben Janssen of Gordon, NE; Angela (Luke) Heaton of St. Libory, NE; Kyle Janssen of Lincoln, NE.
Sister-in-law: Darlene King of Springfield, MO
Sisters: 2
Brother: 1
Several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Glenn also leaves to mourn special friends Tom and Jan Scripter of Gering, Nebraska.
Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
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