Bob was born July 27, 1925 to Frank and Marguerite (Gannon) Knoell at Fremont. He attended Beebe School Dist. 63 and graduated from Fremont High School in 1942. On May 29, 1947, he married Beverly Soderling. They celebrated 68 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children: Kathy Kaufman of Nebraska City, Barbara (Bob) Fickbohm of Fremont and Bob (Sally) Knoell of Crete. Grandchildren: Matt (Jessica) Fickbohm, Fremont; Traci Snyder, Lincoln; Josh (Leah) Fickbohm, Fremont; Mandy (Jake) Reilly, Fremont; Chris (Jill) Kaufman, Lincoln; Megan (Shawn) Ekwall, Blair; Ryan (Katy) Knoell, Gretna and Allison Knoell, Lincoln. Great-grandchildren are Zachary and Taylor Snyder, Cadence and Becker Fickbohm, Flynn and Hadley Fickbohm, Ben and Emily Reilly, Landon and Nolan Ekwall, Cash and Carter Kaufman and Piper Knoell.
He was preceded by brother William Knoell, sister Margaret Fedde and son-in-law Brad Kaufman.
Bob farmed, was in the construction business and ran the road maintainer for Nickerson Township. He served on the District 63 school board and Platte Township Board. He was a leader for the Rawhide Riders 4-H club. He built two homes. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and charter member of Peace Lutheran Church. He was devoted to Bev and his family.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wed. at Peace Lutheran with Vicar Sean Tyler officiating. Visitation with friends and family will be Tues. 6-8 p.m. at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. According to his wishes, the body will be cremated.
Ludvigsen Mortuary of Fremont is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Peace Lutheran Church or the Nebraska Children's Home.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Susie & Bill Joy
Colorado Springs, CO Tuesday, June 30, 2015 To Bob and family,We are so very sorry for your loss. I wish we were there with you during this time. All your thoughts and memories will mean so much for all the years to come. Love you all so much!
Carol Hansen
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Bev and family -We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May memories and loved ones be of comfort for you all.
Carol & (Ron) Hansen Family
John Steyer
Omaha, NE Monday, June 29, 2015 The Knoells were my second family for many years. I've known them from a toddler, and always looked up to Bob. He was a part of many of my best memories from the first years through high school. I will always cherish my rides on the maintainer, the yodels, and the great friend you were to me and my family. Much love to the family, including my first best friend – son Bob. -"Johnny"Steve (Mike) Holbrook
Conway, AR Monday, June 29, 2015 I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Uncle Bob. Our prayers are with you Aunt Bev. Kathy,Barb,and Bob. Love Mike and Rhonda Holbrook, Cris,Suzzane,Layla, and Luke Heffington.