Glen C Hess

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Glen C. Hess age 88 of Plattsmouth, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Prestige Care Center in Plattsmouth.  He was born on December 22, 1931 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to Stanton J. and Nathel M. (Whitmoyer) Hess.

Glen was raised in Elmira, New York and graduated from the Elmira Free Academy in 1950.  On March 30, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  While stationed in Georgia, he met and was later united in marriage to Norma Jean Harbol on March 15, 1952.  His Air Force career took the young couple around the world all while raising and caring for five children, Michael, Julia Ann, John, Phillip and Walter.

His military career eventually brought the family to Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska where he retired on October 30, 1973 having faithfully served for 22 years during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  After retirement, he and Norma Jean opened Glenora’s Ceramic Shop in downtown Plattsmouth which they operated for 29 years.  Glen also worked at No Frills Supermarket as a night supervisor, the Ritz Theater and Gibson’s throughout the years.  He was a member of Lepert Wolever Post #2543 V.F.W. and the past president of the Plattsmouth Cemetery Board.

Glen is survived by his children, Michael (Debby) Hess of Alda, NE, Julia Ann (Gary) Gatewood of Pasco, WA, John (Valerie) Hess of Phoenix, AZ, Phillip (Francine) Hess of Pasco, WA, sister, Wanda Harbol of Pine City, NY.  He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanton & Nathel Hess, wife Norma Jean Hess and son, Walter Hess

Due to COVID-19 a Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth with Dr. Allan Wooters officiating.  Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard will provide Full Military Honors.

Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.

Arrangements under the direction of Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE  402-296-4445