Glenn Edward Kleinhenn, 90, of Monroe, Ohio passed away to be with our Lord, on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. Glenn had lived with his Father in Lebanon for many years until he met his wife Jeanie 30 years ago. Together they lived in Franklin and at Springboro Commons Retirement until they moved to The Woodlands Assisted Living in Middletown where they resided for over four years, prior to them moving to Mount Pleasant Nursing Home in Monroe one year ago. Always seen together, Glenn and Jeanie were seldom apart.
Glenn was born on September 11th, 1930 in Springboro, Ohio. He was the son of William Ernest Kleinhenn and Hanna Marie Kleinhenn (Ertel). He grew up on the family farm in Warren County and he dearly loved farm life and spoke of it often. He was especially fond of John Deere Tractors and his favorite pastime was watching NASCAR races. He was employed by Bill Carson Buick for 20 years and Lebanon Chrysler for 20 years as a car detailer and lot man where he was known as a most loyal employee and hard worker. He spoke often of his opportunity to drive Neil Armstrong home several times. After his retirement, from the dealerships, he worked for the Franklin-Springboro Libraries for four years. Glenn was known for his friendliness, his willingness to help others in need, his witty humor and his wonderful smile. Glenn was a member of Holy Family Parish and could always be seen with Jeanie in the front pew on Sunday mornings.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hannah Kleinhenn, a brother, William "Alvin" Kleinhenn, his sister Dorothy Marie Salamon, and his beloved twin sister, Glenna May Smithhisler, several Aunts and Uncles and a very special cousin, Eldon Kleinhenn.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Billie "Jeanie" Fullen Snider Kleinhenn of Monroe, Ohio who he cherished; two step sons, Stephen (Pam) Snider of Cincinnati, Ohio; Timothy (Angie) Snider of Franklin, Ohio; and a step daughter, Kathy Wright of Middletown, Ohio, cousins Marcia Sheppard, Gail McMonigle, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
The family would like to thank everyone at Mount Pleasant and Atrium Medical Center who gave Glenn the best of care and comfort in his final days.
On Friday January 8, 2021, at Breitenbach Anderson, Middletown, Ohio at 517 S. Sutphin Street, there will be a visitation at 1 PM for family and friends while allowing for safe and social distancing, with services at 2 PM with Father John Civille officiating. Masks required and hugs limited. Interment will be at Woodside Arboretum Mausoleum in Middletown, Ohio.
EULOGY FOR GLENN KLEINHENN WRITTEN AND GIVEN BY TIM SNIDER, GLENN'S STEPSON
I’m Tim Snider, on behalf of our families I’d like to thank you all for being here for Glenn and Mom.
Glenn’s wife Jean is my mother and she has asked me to read the following:
Glenn made the decision to be baptized and it was arranged that he would be baptized by Pastor Tim Sheets on their first anniversary which was on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1992, at Living Word Church here in Middletown. Glenn was somewhat anxious because he was to be completely immersed and so mom walked with him to the baptismal font. Afterwards, he said, “I never knew God before Jeanie, but now I do”. Mom said he was so happy….almost radiant.
My sister Kathy wrote the following:
Since my husband Jim and I lived in the Chillicothe area, my family didn’t get to spend much time with Glenn in the early years. All of that changed when it was necessary for Mom and Glenn to move in with our family due to mom’s diagnosis of cancer in 2006 while she had treatments and recovered. Katy was only 7 and Lizzy was 5 and they both adored him. They were so happy that grandma and grandpa came to live with us. “Glenn told me that he had never had kids of his own but now he had two little granddaughters and finally he was a grandpa!” During the ten months they stayed with us, I came to realize what a kind and gentle man Glenn was. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a wonderful smile. His tenderness and love for my mother touched my heart. That tenderness and love has continued through all of these years, not only towards my mother, but also towards all of us. He has always been special to us and we are so grateful that he came into our lives. We have always loved him and will miss him very much.
My brother Steve wrote:
When I notified Glenn’s side of the family and several of mom and Glenn’s friends about his passing earlier this week, the initial comments while similar echoed one common theme about Glenn. “What a kind, dear and gentle man.”
I’ve known many men in my life that joked around in a naughty way, had male egos, drank a bit and in general not bad, but typical guys. Glenn was different! There was always wholesomeness, innocence and that gentleness about Glenn that everyone knew was authentic. I suspect each of us here today has done our share of sinning during our lives, whether intentional or not. If you knew Glenn the way I knew him, I believe his sins were few and unintentional. Glenn was one man that I knew and I am able to say, it is unlikely he ever intentionally did anything wrong or harmed anyone. That’s truly who he was!
Glenn was steadfast and loyal to God, my mother, to his friends and to our family. He was by mom’s side and supported her in every way from the day he married her thirty years ago until he was bedridden last month. As he and Mom grew older, we saw that was not easy for him but he continued. He was with her spiritually until the end and I know that because Tim and I were there and talked with him until he spoke his last words last Saturday night. I have always been, and will be forever grateful for his care of our mother, and for sharing who he genuinely was with all of us. We were privileged. He grew especially close to Tim and Kathy and was part of our family. We all loved Glenn for many reasons and always will.
Tim
And as for myself, I’ll just say it pretty evident Glenn will be remembered as a very kind and gentle soul. So I’ll not repeat too much of the same….though I do have a couple of quick stories.
Some of you know that Glenn took Neil Armstrong home from the car dealership he worked at several times over the years. Most of us in the area knew that Neil was around town and we would sometimes see him. Glenn told me about the FIRST time our local famous astronaut was having his truck repaired and Glenn was his ride home. He said they were driving down ST. RT. 123 and the passenger said “turn here”, as he pointed to the farm driveway. Glenn did, but exclaimed “that’s Neil Armstrong’s home.” Neil took off his sunglasses and raised his hat and said “YES, that’s me!” I know Glenn took him home many times after that and while Glenn always knew it was Neil, I’m sure Neil also knew and remembered Glenn, from his wonderful smile and kind gentle demeanor that no one can forget. And you know Farmers tend to like other Farmers. I would have loved to have heard the conversations between those two.
Last summer, Steve and I were visiting Mom and Glenn outside socially distanced at Mt. Pleasant. In case you don’t know, Glenn usually helped Mom by keeping her lipstick in his pocket for her. He was shuffling it in his shirt pocket and handing it to mom and Steve jokingly asked Glenn if that was his lipstick. Glenn quickly said, “It’s not my shade!” His quick witty response made us all smile beneath our masks.
He loved racing, but especially NASCAR. The last few years, online TV Guides were not available at Woodlands and Mount Pleasant. I’d often call Saturday and sometimes Sundays also, depending on the schedule. Glenn almost always answered the phone. Usually it was “Hi Glenn, its Timmy, How are you?” often he responded “OK” and then quickly say “Here’s Jeanie”. I’d tell Mom the quick schedule, something like “Nascar at 230 on Channel 5”, and then we would talk further, and I really felt better knowing he was going to enjoy the races. Race weekends will be a little different now but he’s certainly got the best seat. I bet Glenn’s already met Dale Earnhardt now! In fact, he’s probably ran into Neil Armstrong again too.
And finally, when moving from Woodlands, Glenn decided he’d give me his tool boxes. When a man gives someone his tools while he is still alive, I think it is very personal, and hard to do. It represents the passing of a torch so to speak. I’m deeply, deeply honored.
Thank you Glenn, for all your kindness, for being in our lives. We love you.
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