Glen Lemon

G len L emon, 89, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed way with family close by his side on November 11, 2020, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

Glen was born in Max, Nebraska, to Bert and Jessie Lemon on September 17, 1931, and grew up on the family farm, north of Max. He graduated from Max High School and continued to farm. While in school, Glen loved playing basketball and later he enjoyed reading, traveling and seeing the country with his neighbors. He looked forward to the annual family camping trips to the mountains, which was a highlight until his health failed.

On July 23, 1967, Glen married Shirley Kauffman at the Benkleman Trinity Baptist Church. They made their home on the family farm and raised two children. In 1987 the Lemon family was honored with the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award by Aksarben in recognition of the farm being in one family for 100 years.  Along with farming, Glen had a lifetime love for gardening, trees, and reading to gain knowledge. He also enjoyed bowling on a team. Glen was a member of Max Methodist Church and a past member of Ash Grove Cemetery Board.

Glen was a well respected, hardworking individual who appreciated what he had. He loved his family and friends and would do anything to help others. Glen never had harsh words to say about anyone and he loved the company of his friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Jessie; brothers, Harley and Earl Lemon; sisters, Dorothy Humphrey, Opal Humphrey and Hope Morris; and daughter-in-law, Verna Lemon.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and son, John Lemon (fiancée, Deb Monson), of North Platte; daughter, Cathy (James) Hassett, of Hershey; sister, Helen (Vern) Shoemaker, of Cawker City, KS; grandchildren, Alisa, Ashley, Abby, Conor, Wyatt and Faith; great-grandson, Bentlee; and other family.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be 11 a.m. (MT) on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Methodist Church in Max.  Burial of Glen's remains will be in the Ash Grove Cemetery.  The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.  Memorials are suggested to the Max Community Club.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.