Glen William Stoetzel, age 86 of North Platte passed away April 8, 2020 at the Cozad Care Center.
Glen was born on July 23, 1933 in Dickens, Nebraska to Sylvester and Maudie Carry (Favinger) Stoetzel. He grew up in Hayes County on the Leu Ranch, graduating from North Platte Senior High in 1951. He entered the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. Glen married Mary Lunkwitz on October 23, 1954 in Belton, TX. Upon his discharge the couple lived in North Platte and then moved to the Leu Ranch in Hayes County, and to Wellfleet where Glen farmed and ranched. In 1973-74, the family moved south of North Platte where they continued to ranch and farm.
Glen enjoyed his work and being outside, he was great at fixing things, especially with #9 wire! He always had a candy and popcorn stash!
Survivors include his wife, Mary of North Platte; children, Carol (Monty) Brandes of Sierra Vista, AZ, Julie (Mark) Brandes of North Platte, Tim (Dawn) Stoetzel of Maxwell, and LeAnn (Shawn) Hindman of Urbandale, IA; sister, Linda (John) Fairley of Minatare, NE; grandchildren, Aaron, Amy, Adam, Jesse, Nicole, Cynthia, Kristine, Samantha, Austin, and Autumn; numerous great-grandchildren; many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Harry Steel: and a brother, Wilber.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside Services will be held 10:30 a.m. April 10, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with the Reverend Daniel Ramsey officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.