Robert "Bob" Glenn Clemens

Robert Glenn “Bob” Clemens, 83, passed away on August 19th, 2021, at home in Eagle River, Alaska. Bob was born May 17th, 1938, in Harleysville, Penn., to Franklin and Elverda Clemens joining 11 siblings. He came to Alaska via the Air Force in 1958 and remained in Anchorage after discharge. Bob worked patrol and investigations with the Anchorage police department from 1961 to 1983. In his retirement, Bob owned Eagle River Skidoo Sales & Service, drove school bus for Laidlaw in Eagle River, worked as a Security Officer for Purcell Security during the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 and continued working for them on the North Slope. He eventually slowed down and worked at Walmart in Eagle River where he could be home for lunch. Bob met Carolyn Wells in Anchorage in 1962 and they married in 1963. Bob’s life was all about God, Family, and Country. He was an active member of Anchorage First Church of the Nazarene; board member, Sunday school superintendent, greeter, and chaperoned many annual youth group hikes. Bob did everything for his family. From building their own home in the 1960s in Eagle River valley “from scratch,” to being heavily involved in the children’s activities. He coached their Little League team, but was most heavily involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Pack Leader, Scoutmaster, and worked at the district level earning the Silver Beaver Award for his service. Bob suffered many serious health issues throughout his life, from kidney failure in 1968, multiple heart attacks since 1999, lung problems, and a stroke in 2017. God continually set Bob back on his feet and Bob continued to serve God and his family. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Clemens; son Franklin Clemens; son Michael and daughter-in-law Stephanie Clemens; daughter Sheila Clemens; grandchildren Ryan and Melody Clemens, Katelyn Clemens, Kyle Ohl, and Kassie and Matthew Elmore. There will be a private burial on Fort Richardson Thursday, September 9th, followed by a public Celebration of Life at 7 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 11050 Cross Dr, in Eagle River.