Glen "Big Red" Edward Kline

Glen "Big Red" Kline was born to Glen N. Kline and Francis K. (Belcher) Kline

February 18, 1936 in Sacramento, California. Glen died May 27, 2017 at the age

of 81.

Glen's father, Glen, worked for The Great Western Sugar company as a pipe-fitter

prompting a family move every few years due to the construction of another

factory. He lived in Wheatland, WY until 1940, moving to Scottsbluff, NE. In 1947

the family moved to Lyman, NE, followed in 1949 by a move to Ovid, CO and

finally returning to Scottsbluff, NE in 1953 where Glen graduated from high school

in 1954.

It was during his family's stay in Ovid that they lived directly across the street

from a local service station and grocery store - Chapman's Market. There

happened to be a young lady to impress across the street and from that chance

meeting Phyllis Chapman would become a wife of 63 + years.

Their marriage started with a little "trickery." It was not possible to finish high

school and be married. Upon Glen's 1954 graduation in Scottsbluff, NE he joined

the Army taking training in Fort Campbell KY. After training he was assigned to

the 62nd Military Police unit and given orders for Germany. Glen and Phyllis with

their parents met in Harrisburg, NE to tie the knot on December 3, 1954. This was

the middle of Phyllis' senior year. After graduation in 1955, Phyllis made

arrangements to travel to Germany to join her husband.

On May 21, 1956, while in Heidelberg, Germany, Richard was born. Glen, Phyllis,

and Rich stayed in Germany until 1957 when Glen's enlistment was completed.

On January 5, 1957, after paying the 21 dollar fee for his wife and son, they all

departed Bremerhaven, Germany for New York by ship. They arrived January

16th to Fort Hamilton, NY with Phyllis suffering from sea sickness the entire trip.

On June 11, 1957 Glen Jr. was born in Scottsbluff, NE - probably explains at least

some of the sea sickness.

Glen and Phyllis soon moved to Ovid, CO to take over Chapman's Market, after

the death of Phyllis' mother. They promptly changed the name to Kline's market.

They ran the market until Glen got a job with a bread delivery company in 1960.

The family moved to Colby KS and then to Wray in 1961.

While in Wray Glen delivered bread from Haigler to Ft. Morgan making many

friends along the way. While delivering bread to a local Wray cafe in 1970 the

conversation turned to the owner wanting out. Big Red's was a local landmark for

many years - Glen and Phyllis retired after more than 25 years in Big Red's.

During their later working years and during their retirement they were active in

following their 7 grandsons in all their athletic events.

Glen was proceeded in death by his parents and in-laws. Also his sister Eunice

Schoeneman and her husband Clarence.

Glen is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis.

His son Rich and wife, Paula.

His Son Glen and wife, Tracy.

Grandsons, JR (Glen) and wife, Charlesa. Nick and wife, Emily. Scott and wife,

Courtnie. Chris and wife, Amber. Grandson Matt. Tyler and wife, Danielle.

Grandson Kevin.

Great Grandchildren - Claire, Makenna, Blake, Ryan, Sienna, Cambell, Kiera, Ava,

Corbin, Aiden, Brody, and Owen.

Glen is survived by his brother, Ernie and his children, son David and family, and

daughter Tonya and family.

Glen is also survived by nephews, Jim & Mark Schoeneman , and niece Michele

(and husband Bob) Sherman.

A Memorial Service will be held at the New Life Christian Center in Eckley, Colorado on

Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Glen Kline officiating.

Cremation was requested.

Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.