She was born on April 11, 1937, in West Point to Carl Louis Gerhard Harms and Wilma Leone (Stevens) Harms. She graduated from Granada High School in Minnesota in 1955. She graduated from the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in 1958.
Glee worked as a registered nurse for many years with her longest tenure at Fremont Care Center in Fremont, NE. She was very active in her former church, Salem Lutheran Fontanelle as librarian, Bible study group, and she served in the circle women's group, active quilter and as a Sunday School teacher. She was among the group of women who crafted a record number of 100 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Glee was also very active in 4-H, Bridge Club, Girl Scouts, and a quilting group in Fremont.
Glee loved to play cards with her friends and her grandkids. She was a long-time member of the bridge group in Hooper, and enjoyed her monthly games. She taught all of her grandkids how to play King's Corners, Poker, Black Jack, Chess and Pitch. She still enjoyed playing King's Corners until the end of her life, and she was quite competitive. Glee found joy in reading books, church and quilting. The biggest joy in her life was her relationship with life-long friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Glee used her nurse's training in everyday occasions where she nurtured and loved all those she came in contact with. Her compassion and her kindness brought joy to friends, neighbors, church members and even complete strangers. Everyone who met Glee was touched by her generosity and her kindness; she was an amazing light to the world.
On Jun 12, 1960, Glee married Bob Johnson in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minn., on the same date as the centennial celebration of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle.
Glee is survived by her daughters Barb (and husband, Joe) McCain of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Merry (and husband, Doug) Muhsman of Nickerson. Her grandchildren are John Robert Korves (and fiancé Jaclyn Buhrman), Kimberly Kocel, Nickolas Kocel and Austin Muhsman, and two great grandchildren Aubrey Korves and John Michael Korves; sister Judith (and husband Arthur) of Ontario, Canada, and brother, Steven Harms (and wife Vicki) of Fremont. She is also survived by many close friends, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10:00 am Thursday, August 30th at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hooper (east of Winslow) with the Rev. Tim Gierke officiating. Family will be greeting friends Wednesday from 6-8 at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church (Fontanelle) and Immanuel Lutheran Church (Hooper).
An online guest book may be signed at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.
Condolences(5)
Shelli Panning
Hooper, NE Wednesday, August 29, 2018 What a privilege to know and care for Glee! Her graciousness and kindness shone through in every situation. Her concern was always for others. I rejoice for her that she is now in the company of the Lord and others that have gone before her. And I am saddened for you and your families as you say goodbye to such a precious person. She will be missed.Nancy Schroeder
Alexandria, MN Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Dear Barb, Mary and family,We remember you in prayer Thursday morning during your mom's service. She was a wonderful parish nurse at Salem and worked with Joel at Redeemer on occasion. I remember gracious spirit during my Salem years. I recall her joy at Austins preschool years too.....our prayers,
Nancy Schroeder
Tami Wilson Francis
Shelby, NE Wednesday, August 29, 2018 To Glee's family-I worked with Glee for several years at the Fremont Care Center. She was a lovely woman with a huge loving heart. I loved the days that I worked with her.
May she rest in peace and may you hold close the memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and coworker.
She will forever be remembered for her kindness and her big heart.
karen hanshaw
tallmadge, OH Tuesday, August 28, 2018 My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Glee. Barb and Merry I am sorry for the loss of your mother. To my dear niece Kimberly and nephews Rob and Nick, I am sorry for the loss of your dear grandma. My thoughts are with you. She was such a kind person.Chris Villwok
Arlington, NE Saturday, August 25, 2018 Barb, Merry and families, I am so sorry to hear of Glee's passing! She was an amazing woman! I learned a lot from Glee over the years working with her at Fremont Care Center and will cherish all of the memories we made. Many hugs and prayers to you all!Chris Villwok