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Glenn R. Clements

August 21, 1952 - August 21, 2021

Glenn R. Clements

Glenn R. Clements was born August 21, 1952, in Benkelman, NE and died August 21, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha from complications of cancer at age 69.  He was born to Homer and Patricia (Henke) Clements.  Glenn grew up in Auburn, NE and graduated from Auburn High School in 1970.  He worked full time at Ben Simon’s while putting himself through college at Wesleyan and UNL. He graduated from UNL with a major in Business in 1974.  He worked at Ben Simon’s for 30 years with 27 of those years as General Merchandize Manager and President.  He then moved to Husker Auto and sold Mercedes Benz and BMW autos and retired in 2018.

Glenn graduated from the first Class of Leadership Lincoln.  He chaired the Lincoln Community Foundation Board, Former Chairman of the Better Business Bureau Board, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Jim’s Home Health Care Board.  He was actively involved in and President of the National Retail Federation and traveled to New York City monthly during that time.  He was a former member of the Elks Lodge #80 in Lincoln.

Glenn always maintained a positive attitude through victories and challenges. He always felt he was a part of his team as he led them through his many years at Ben Simons, His goal was always to make Ben Simons the place employees wanted to work, and customers wanted to shop. He carried that same positive attitude to his many customers at Husker Auto. He always tried to make their experience fun. He enjoyed his coworkers and his sales manager and appreciated their help when he needed it.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his sister Linda (Tom) Catlett of Lincoln; his brother Wes Clements of Great Falls, MT; his brother Mark (Amber) Clements of Sioux Falls, SD; stepfather Byford Elwonger of Springfield, MO; and Brenda Clements former wife and caregiver as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Glenn will be held Friday, September 3rd from 5-7 p.m. at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Reception Room at 3950 Hohensee Drive (40th and Yankee Hill Rd.), Lincoln NE.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Capital City Humane Society, 6500 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE and Lighthouse, 2601 “N” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.

Share a Memory or Condolence

September 4, 2021

Glenn was so dedicated to the success of Ben Simon’s. He was intelligent, funny and hard working. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless…..

– Pam Pearson
September 4, 2021

His kindness and good humor are what I will remember

– Susan Stuart
September 4, 2021

I am sorry that I didn’t know about Glenn’s struggles with cancer. I would have reached out and offered my friendship and support. He was a good friend and I have fond memories from years ago. We had a good bond while working at Ben Simons and beyond. Many years have passed, but he has always been special. May he Rest In Peace.

– Sue Shamblin
September 4, 2021

He will be missed he was a good friend

– Brent Travis

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