Robert G. Hatfield
March 22, 1921 - April 15, 2015
Robert G. 'Bob' Hatfield, age 94, of Fremont; died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Dunklau Gardens, Fremont.
Robert was born March 22, 1921 to George and Edna (Smith) Hatfield on a farm east of Cushing, NE in Howard County. He graduated from high school in Spalding, NE in 1938, then attended Grand Island Business College.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served until 1945. In his civilian life he was a communications engineer for various companies, both in the United States and in 19 foreign countries. He retired in 1983.
A long time Methodist, he was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fremont. He was also a member of American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul, NE, and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge No. 82 A.F. & A.M. of St. Paul.
Robert was married on June 11, 1941 to Louise Melson of St. Paul. She preceded him in death in 1998. Then on July 8, 2000, he was married to Lorene (Johnson) Glenn, and they made their home in Fremont.
Survivors: wife Lorene daughter Jane (Tony) Chase of Ft. Wayne, Indiana son Daniel (Kathie) Hatfield of Knoxville, Tennessee 3 grandchildren James Chase, Amanda Hatfield and Greg Hatfield 2 great grandchildren sister Phyllis McManaman of Lincoln and Lorene's family daughter Julie (Dave) Vejnovich of Fremont sons Dave (Sharon) Glenn of North Platte Jim (Marcia) Glenn of Crete Doug (Cindy) Glenn of Auburn 4 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Greg Hall. The committal, with Military Honors by American Legion Post 119, will be at 2:30 PM Monday in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Fremont. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Monday only, from 9 AM until service time at 10:30AM.
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