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Obituary

Glenn E. Bosley, 96, of 1125 N. Colorado, died Monday, April 24, 2006 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. Glenn was born August 20, 1909 in Clifton, Colorado to Glen & Jessie (Rigg) Bosley.

Glenn graduated from Hastings High School in 1926 and on July 28, 1932, he married Helen Portenier in Concordia, Kansas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska in 1935. He was a teacher and school administrator for 45 years. He taught in school districts in Eckley, Mascot, Haigler, Lawrence, Palisade, Orleans, Hemingford, Callaway, Lodgepole, Dalton, Arthur, all in Nebraska. He received his Masters of Education in 1953 from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and took Librarian courses from the University of Utah. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Nebraska Teachers Association and was treasurer for District 5. He was also a member of the National Teachers Association, Hastings Area Retired Teachers, School Administrator Association. He was a past member of Rotary International and Lions Club. He played semipro baseball as a catcher and was an avid sports fan, especially baseball. He particularly enjoyed contact with former students and teachers.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gwendolyn Fleharty & Verda Isabel Shepherd and brother, Norman Bosley.

Survivors are:
Wife: Helen Bosley - Hastings, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Leslie & Norma Bosley - Lincoln, NE
Howard & Phyllis Bosley - Great Bend, KS
Grandchildren & Spouses: Lynn & Lester Steffens
Kevin & LuAnn Bosley
Eugene & Cindy Bosley
Robert & Tamara Bosley
Eric & Marya Bosley
14 Great Grandchildren