Glen Perkins

Glen Perkins, 63, Computer Technician, died Saturday, April 13, 2024.Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, April 19, 2024, at The Journey.Glen was gifted with technical skills in a variety of areas. His career included stints in camera sales and repair, telescope/binocular repair and as a computer technician. A man of deep faith, Glen served as the director of a Christian retreat center for a number of years. He also started a business in large-format digital printing as the technology was first emerging. Following the end of his professional career, Glen continued to be available for family, friends, friends of friends and his church to help troubleshoot whatever technology issues arose.Glen was well known for his silly sense of humor, his vast knowledge of cartoons, and his love for 60’s and 70’s rock music. His incredible ability to retain vast amounts of useless information made him the ultimate trivia game partner. His hobbies included talking back to local meteorologists during their telecasts, arguing with the cat and restoring his 1972 Mercury Capri. He particularly loved to shoot the moon while playing cards, a tactic that was rarely successful.Glen was known for his caring nature, his gentle disposition, and more than anything else, for his deep love of family. He is already deeply missed.Preceded in death by his parents, Blaine and Mary Perkins.Survived by his wife, Heather Perkins; son, Adam (Shelby Barnhardt) Perkins; brothers, Wayne (Janet) Perkins, Gary (Flo) Perkins; sister, Shirley (Lynn) Potter; cat, Elmer Perkins.A memorial has been established with: Covenant Cedars Bible Camp, P.O. Box 68, Hordville, NE 68846.Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.