HAROLD GLENN HINDMAN, 72, of Chester, Illinois, passed through the gates of Heaven to meet his old friends and family at 9:35 pm, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Howard and Marjorie (nee Leiper) Hindman on January 13, 1943 in Salem, Illinois. He was never married and of the Protestant Faith. After graduating from Moline High School in June of 1961, he enlisted into the United States Navy. His first assignment was on the USS Cadmus of the Atlantic Fleet during the Cuban Missal Crisis. The USS Cadmus was sent to The Bay of Pigs. He served 4 years active and 3 years reservist. Then he reenlisted in May 1969 and was assigned to the USS Sperry of the Pacific fleet. He took early discharge while serving on the USS Isle Royale. He was honorably discharged as Optical man Second Class in September of 1970. He attended the University of Iowa, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Belleville Area College. He worked in HVAC field and eventually retired from Chester Mental Health in 2006 as an outside Security Officer. Glenn, lovingly called "Uncle" by his nephew Jeremy, lived a full happy life. He spent the rest of his days traveling with his family and good friend Marlene. He enjoyed the internet and playing Jeopardy from the comfort of his sofa. Survivors: 3 Brothers Gary (Linda) Hindman Soldotna, AK John (Jan) Hindman Elkville, IL Marty Hindman Paradise Valley, AZ 2 Sisters Ruth (Alan) Wahlman Walsh, IL Patty (Chris) Jeffreys Chester, IL Special Friend Marlene Edwards Walsh, IL 17 Nieces and Nephews 30 Great Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, Grandparents - Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Leiper and Mr. & Mrs. Murry Hindman, 1 Sister - Mary Ann and 1 Niece Rosetta Nicole Hindman Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, April 2, 2015 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Harold Weber Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Wednesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday - 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Louis, Missouri
