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Glenn Edward Hamre, age 82 of Blair, passed away October 29, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Viewing will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM, family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 3 at 11:00 AM at the Kennard Cemetery.

Glenn was born on June 6, 1938 at home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota the son of Eddie and Gertrude (Novacek) Hamre. He grew up in Bagley, Minnesota and graduated from High School in 1956

In 1959, Glenn moved to Omaha where he began working for Peter Kiewit with his brother Don and his father Ed. Glenn worked for Kiewit until his retirement in 2001. On November 7, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patricia Noxon. The couple made their home in Omaha before moving to Blair in 1968. Even after his retirement Glenn continued using his carpentry skills building two sheds and a hunting shack. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Glenn's main love was always his family; he cherished his time with Pat, his children and grandchildren.

Glenn is survived by his wife Patricia; children: Jean (Kevin) Peterson, Thomas (Brenda) Hamre and Todd Hamre; grandchildren: Allison Hamre, Jason Peterson, Katelyn Hamre, Jack Peterson, Chad Hamre and Cory Hamre; sister Patricia Bohn; brother Gene Hamre; sister-in-law Roberta Hamre; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Hamre, brother-in-law Lowell Bohn and sister-in-law Barbara Hamre.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Campbell Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Glenn was born on June 6, 1938 at home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota the son of Eddie and Gertrude (Novacek) Hamre. He grew up in Bagley, Minnesota and graduated from High School in 1956.

In 1959, Glenn moved to Omaha where he began working for Peter Kiewit with his brother Don and his father Ed. Glenn worked for Kiewit until his retirement in 2001.

On November 7, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patricia Noxon. The couple made their home in Omaha, Nebraska before moving to Blair, Nebraska in 1968. They were blessed with three children.

Even after his retirement Glenn continued using his carpentry skills, building two sheds and a hunting shack. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Glenn’s main love was always his family; he cherished his time with Pat, his children and grandchildren.

Glenn Edward Hamre, age 82 of Blair, passed away October 29, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Patricia; children: Jean (Kevin) Peterson, Thomas (Brenda) Hamre and Todd Hamre; grandchildren: Allison Hamre, Jason Peterson, Katelyn Hamre, Jack Peterson, Chad Hamre and Cory Hamre; sister Patricia Bohn; brother Gene Hamre; sister-in-law Roberta Hamre; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Hamre, brother-in-law Lowell Bohn and sister-in-law Barbara Hamre.

Viewing will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM, family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 3 at 11:00 AM at the Kennard Cemetery.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.

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In Loving Memory of Glenn Edward Hamre

Born: June 6, 1938 Thief River Falls, Minnesota ~ Entered Into Rest: October 29, 2020 Omaha, Nebraska

Graveside Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Charlie Smith. Musical Selection: “Amazing Grace”

Pallbearers: Jason Peterson, Jack Peterson, Scott Hamre. Eric Hamre, Jay Hamre, Matt Bohn

Honorary Pallbearers: Allison Hamre, Katelyn Hamre, Chad Hamre, Cory Hamre

Following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the Lakeland Clubhouse, 4861 Lakeland Dr. Blair, NE 68008

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska ~~~