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Glen W Bower

Birth	:	14 Oct 1928 Platte Center, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	22 Sep 2021 Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4267883, -97.3406677
Description	:	Glen W. Bower, 92, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Private family services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Patrick Sparling officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Public visitation will be on Monday, September 27 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Glen W. Bower was born on October 14, 1928, on a farm near Platte Center, Nebraska, to Harold and Susie (Pinson) Bower. He attended Platte County District 11 Grade School... Read More	Glen W. Bower, 92, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Private family services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Patrick Sparling officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Public visitation will be on Monday, September 27 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Glen W. Bower was born on October 14, 1928, on a farm near Platte Center, Nebraska, to Harold and Susie (Pinson) Bower. He attended Platte County District 11 Grade School and Platte Center High School. Glen worked on the family farm before entering the United States Army on January 16, 1951, during the Korean War. He drove tanks and trucks and was a cook. After serving on the front line in a tank outfit, he received his honorable discharge on October 15, 1952. He was honored with the Sharpshooters Medal in rifle and carbine, the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Korean Medal. Glen was united in marriage to Joann Behle on January 18, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, where he had also been confirmed. Glen worked as a farmhand and for a time worked at Kluck Feed Lot before moving to Stromsburg in 1965 where he began working for John Deere as a mechanic in several of their locations. In 1982 he opened his own mechanic shop. Glen loved working with his hands, and was a workaholic. Glen was an avid gardener and at times had more than one garden to take care of. He was a 40 year member of the Stromsburg Fire Department, a life member of the VFW, and member of the Stromsburg American Legion. Glen and Joann were charter member of the ambulance squad. Glen was one of the first EMT's in the State of Nebraska, and served on the Stromsburg EMT Squad for 30 years. Glen is survived by: Wife – Joann Bower of Stromsburg, NE Daughter-in-law – Cindy Bower of Columbus, NE Daughter – Betty (Robert) Wells of San Antonio, TX Daughter – Carole Bower of Stromsburg, NE Son – Allen Bower of Stromsburg, NE Daughter – Diane (Mike) Fehlhafer of Utica, NE Daughter – Eilene (Jim) Fox of York, NE Son – Glen Bower, Jr. of Stromsburg, NE Son – Bob (Cristi) Bower of Elkhorn, NE 16 Grandchildren 32 Great Grandchildren 1 Great-Great Grandchild Sister – Dee Borchers of Columbus, NE Glen was preceded in death by: Parents – Harold and Susie Bower Son – David Bower Brother – Roy Bower Sister – Viola Adkisson

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Where is Glen W Bower's memorial?
Glen W Bower's memorial is located at: Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Glen W Bower death?
Glen W Bower death on 22 Sep 2021 in Stromsburg, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Glen W Bower's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4267883
Longitude: -97.3406677

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Bower

(1894 - 1963)

Susie Katherine Pinson Bower

(1901 - 1995)

Siblings

Roy T. Bower

(1926 - 2007)

Viola M. Bower Adkisson

(1930 - 2012)

Children

David Bower

(1953 - 2005)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

2. Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4301630, -97.3406640

3. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

4. Roselawn Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 41.4371986, -97.3317032

5. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4362000, -97.3551500

6. Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3738800, -97.3519300

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3508800, -97.3407100

8. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

9. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

10. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

12. Jackson Cemetery
Duncan, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3946991, -97.4822006

13. Pleasant View Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

14. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery
Duncan, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3926000, -97.4962000

15. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

16. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

17. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

18. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

19. Saint Mary Cemetery
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3233580, -97.5124280

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3427940, -97.5421140

21. Saint Andrews Catholic Church Cemetery #1
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2923500, -97.4891000

22. Streeter Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

23. Gruetli Cemetery
Monroe, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4290000, -97.5810000

24. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery #2
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000