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Glenn Coolidge “Jiggs” Ellis

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Birth	:	10 Oct 1924 Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Feb 2022 Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Plot	:	Section: S Old Original, Block 48, Lot 28, Grave 16
Description	:	Glenn C. Ellis, most commonly known as "Jiggs", was born October 10, 1924 in rural Dundy County to Samuel W. Ellis and Lola (Cook) Ellis. He departed this life February 5, 2022 at the age of 97 years, 3 months and 25 days at his home in Red Cloud, Nebraska surrounded by his family. He received his education through the eighth grade in a one-room school house, District 36, in Dundy County. After completing the eighth grade he was compelled to get on a tractor and help his father farm. His philosophy in life was "to have friends, you... Read More	Glenn C. Ellis, most commonly known as "Jiggs", was born October 10, 1924 in rural Dundy County to Samuel W. Ellis and Lola (Cook) Ellis. He departed this life February 5, 2022 at the age of 97 years, 3 months and 25 days at his home in Red Cloud, Nebraska surrounded by his family. He received his education through the eighth grade in a one-room school house, District 36, in Dundy County. After completing the eighth grade he was compelled to get on a tractor and help his father farm. His philosophy in life was "to have friends, you needed to be a friend." His goal in life was to farm until he was 75 and own his own farm. He attained both. Jiggs had a very loving and giving heart, always ready to help someone in need. He was united in marriage with Betty Andres on December 14, 1947 at the Methodist Church in Benkelman, Nebraska. They celebrated 74 years together this past December in Red Cloud. This union was blessed with two children, Gloria and Stanley. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, four sisters, a granddaughter, his parents-in-law, and brothers and sisters-in-law. Surviving are his wife of 74 years, Betty of Red Cloud, Nebraska; daughter, Gloria (Larry) Bastian of Grant, Nebraska; son, Stanley (Troi) of Red Cloud, Nebraska; grandchildren: Steven Bastian, Sylvia Bastian, Timbrel (Erik) Berg, Titus (Samantha) Ellis, Jonathan (Kellyn) Ellis, David (Nicole) Ellis, Isaac (Rose) Ellis, Timothy Ellis, Josiah Ellis, Esther Ellis and great grandchildren: LizBeth Ellis, Alex Berg, Andrew Berg, Aaron Berg, Avery Ellis and Ezekiel Ellis; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the family present from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Visitation will be held on Friday at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Private family interment services will precede the service at the Benkelman Cemetery. The funeral service will be held Saturday, 10:30 am at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel with Pastor Glen Kline officiating. Contributor: Marilyn Sanner Keim (46809294) * * * * Glenn C. "Jiggs" Ellis, 97, of Red Cloud, Nebraska, died Feb. 5, 2022, at his home in Red Cloud. Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the family present from 5-7 p.m., and Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkelman. Private family interment services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the Benkelman Cemetery. The funeral service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Glen Kline officiating. * * * * Glen C Ellis United States Census, 1930 Name: Glen C Ellis Event Type: Census Event Date: 1930 • Event Place: Union, Louisiana, United States • Event Place (Original): Union, 16, Dundy Gender: Male Age: 5 Marital Status: Single Race: White Race (Original): White Birth Year (Estimated): 1925 Birthplace: Nebraska • Father's Birthplace: North Carolina Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina Relationship to Head of Household: Son Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son Sheet Letter: B Sheet Number: 1 Household Role Sex Age Birthplace Samuel W Ellis Head Male 46 North Carolina Lola E Ellis Wife Female 44 North Carolina Daniel W Ellis Son Male 19 North Carolina Albert R Ellis Son Male 16 North Carolina Sally B Ellis Daughter Female 14 North Carolina Lanny B Ellis Daughter Female 10 North Carolina Marjorie Ellis Daughter Female 8 Nebraska Glen C Ellis Son Male 5 Nebraska * * * *

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Glenn Coolidge “Jiggs” Ellis's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Glenn Coolidge “Jiggs” Ellis death?
Glenn Coolidge “Jiggs” Ellis death on 5 Feb 2022 in Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Wesley Ellis

(1883 - 1965)

Lola Elizabeth Cook Ellis

(1885 - 1937)

Spouse

Betty J. Ellis

(1929 - unknow)

Siblings

Daniel Wesley “Dan” Ellis

(1910 - 1982)

Lois Elizabeth Ellis Enfield

(1912 - 2009)

Sallie Bet Ellis Teeter

(1915 - 2002)

Nannie Blanche Ellis Draper

(1919 - 2008)

Marjorie E. Ellis Reisher

(1921 - 2013)

Infant Daughter Ellis

(1923 - 1923)

Infant Son Ellis

(1926 - 1926)

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