Glenn H. Wemple
Glenn H. Wemple slipped quietly from this world on June 4, 2015 with his wife and daughter at his side. Glenn, a member of a pioneer family was settled in Milford in 1863, was born on May 27, 1926 on the family ranch. He was a second son of Claude C. and Henrietta Winchester Wemple.
Glenn spent his childhood playing in the fields and creeks near his family’s home. He began his education in the one-room school in Milford. After graduating from eighth grade, he attended Lassen High School, graduating in 1944. While attending Lassen, he participated in football and played the trombone in the high school band.
Upon graduation, Glenn spent two years in the Army. His experiences as a soldier became the basis of his book, Drafted. Glenn later attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, only to be called home as his help was needed on the ranch. Glenn then attended Lassen Community College, playing football for the college team. These experiences became another book, The Evergreen Bowl.
Glenn was passionate about agriculture and education. He spent his life as a faithful steward of the land. Glenn and his brother Don, spent their lives improving their land, crops and cattle herd. Their generation helped to bring agriculture from the horse-drawn era into the technological age.
In 1957 Glenn earned a seat on the Lassen High School/Lassen College Board. He retired from the Lassen Community College Board in 1987. He felt strongly that community colleges should be open to all that wished to attend. Glenn felt colleges should operate to meet student needs in both academic and vocational programs. His goal was to keep costs reasonable for the benefit of students. Glenn served on many state committees, working to improve the quality of education for community college students.
Glenn had a deep love of his family. His sense of humor added fun to all family gatherings. He enjoyed a good discussion or argument, depending on which side of the discussion you were defending. For many years Glenn and Verna hosted the bi-annual Wemple Family Reunion at their ranch, inviting the clan back to their roots in Milford.
Glenn is predeceased by his parents, Claude and Henrietta Wemple. He is also predeceased by his brother Don (Gay) Wemple and his sister Myra (LaRoy) Hunt.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Verna, his eldest son, Bill (Janelle), Daughter, Glenda (Randy), and Son Fred (Dena). Glenn also leaves behind his Brother, David, and Wife, Donna.
Glenn leaves a legacy in his grandchildren: Kimber Azevedo, Kelly Del Carlo (John), Rob Azevedo, Matt Wemple, and Callie Wemple. This great-grandchildren include: Dyllan Del Carlo, Nathan Del Carlo, Lily Del Carlo, Joel Del Carlo and Paige Azevedo. Glenn leaves a wonderful extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom played an important role in his life.
Services were held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Internment followed at the Milford Cemetery.
In keeping with Glenn’s wishes, the family asks that all charitable donations be sent to the Lassen Community College Foundations Endowment Fund in Glenn Wemple’s memory. Donations may be sent to: The Lassen College Foundation, Lassen Community College, P.O. Box 3000, Susanville, Ca. 96130.
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