Robert L. Eilers
April 4, 1942 - April 8, 2013

Robert L. Eilers

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Robert L. 'Bob' Eilers was born on April 4, 1942 in the Humphrey, Nebraska area to John and Goldie 'Peterson' Eilers. Bob grew up in the Octavia, Nebraska area and attended Schuyler High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1959 to 1963. Bob worked for ConAgra and retired from there after close to 40 years. On March 27, 1965 Bob married Donna DeBaets, they later divorced after 25 years. Bob was a member of American Legion Post 20 in Fremont.

Survivors:
Daughter Zoe and husband Ed Whitmarsh of Arlington
Son Dallas Eilers of North Bend
Special Friend Shirley Sommers of Fremont
3 Grandchildren Trevor, Sydney and Dillon
2 Sisters Pat and husband Gus Strauss of Lincoln
LaVonne Stone of Coumbus
2 Brothers Vernon and wife Marilyn Eilers of Schuyler
Roger and wife Betty Eilers of Grand Island

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister.

The funeral will be 1pm Thursday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Schuyler Cemetery with United States Flag Presentation by American Legion Post 47. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with family receiving friends from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Visitation
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
3:00pm to 8:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Family from 6pm to 8pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
Map & Directions

Service
Funeral Home
Thursday, April 11, 2013
1:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary
1249 East 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Schuyler Cemetery
Schuyler, NE

Condolences(7)

  1. Leo Eskey
    My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Bob for almost 40 years and represented him on different occasions. Bob was a great guy with a big heart and he will be missed.
  2. Mike Janssen
    Lavonne, So Sorry to hear you lost your brother. He will always be in your heart & with those who loved him.
  3. Duane & Ora Anderson
    Our deepest sympathy. To all the Family. You are in our thoughts today.
  4. Larry & Carolyn DeBaets
    Please accept our sympathy. Larry & Carolyn
  5. Charles R. Stevenson
    LaVonne and Family: My thoughts are with you. Charles
  6. Lori Knoell
    Dallas, Zoe, and all your family - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
  7. Edward C Whitmarsh
    My wife Barbara and I extend our sympathy to the Eilers
    family and friends. Our thoughts especially go to Donna and the kids, (Zoe and Dallas), and the grandkids.
    Be proud of his service to his country.
    Love & peace,
    Ed & Barb
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