Bob served in the Army Reserve and in many organizations: Nickerson Co-op Board, Nickerson Lions Club, and he had been on the church council of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle. Bob drove truck for Freeman Transfer and Duane Pawling Transfer, and also farmed in rural Washington County for over 60 years.
He enjoyed racing cars in Arlington in the late 1950's. He liked John Deere, Fords, driving trucks, fishing (especially with his grandchildren), playing cards and farming. He loved his girls and his grandchildren. He rarely missed having coffee with his friends in Nickerson. He had many close friends. In the fall of 2010 when Bob was hospitalized after a farming accident, his friends rallied to help Bob and his son-in-law harvest their crops. The family will always be thankful for that generosity.
On June 12, 1960, Bob and Glee Harms were married in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota on the same date as the centennial celebration of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle.
Bob is survived by his wife Glee, two daughters: Barb and husband Joe McCain of Avon Lake, Ohio and Merry and husband Doug Muhsman of Nickerson. His grandchildren are John Robert Korves, Kimberly Kocel (who shared a birthday with Bob), Nicholas Kocel and Austin Muhsman. He is also survived by many close friends, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a good and generous husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday (May 21, 2013) in the Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle with the Rev. Robert Hayden. The committal will follow in Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Salem Lutheran Church (Fontanelle) Building Fund.
Visitation will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, on Monday (May 20th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(17)
Guy Ruwe
Cranberry TWP, PA Friday, June 7, 2013 Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.Tammie Schaller Harden
Hagerstown, MD Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Glee, Barb, Merry and familyI send you all my love and prayers. I can't think of Bob without smiling. As a kid, I was never sure if his smile meant he was laughing with me or at me. The last time I saw him was when I was going through this very thing myself. He was a bit slower but very much the same as I had remembered him. I'd like to think he is in good company now, We may all be in trouble if he and Dad get together. You ladies are also in good company, with lots of friends and family that love you. May you also find those happy memories that will help you laugh through your tears. Thoughts and prayers, Love you all, Tammie
Shawnelle Alley
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Dear Glee, Barb, and Merry,Our love and prayers during your hours of grief. May you find great peace in memories, God, and friends and family. Hugs.
Love, Shawn (Adams) and Phil Alley
Cindy
Cleveland, OH Monday, May 20, 2013 Barb,So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your father. Hopinig you and your family find peace in the good memories you share. You are in my prayers.
Chris Villwok
Arlington, NE Saturday, May 18, 2013 Glee and family,I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Bob was quite a guy, always had a smile on his face and was easy to laugh with. He will be missed!
Gordon and Deb Evert
Lincoln, NE Saturday, May 18, 2013 To all of you - holding you so close to my heart and in my prayers. While you are all wonderful - Bob was a 'special kind of ornery/wonderful guy in his own right. Know that he is deeply missed by so many. GodBless
Tamera Keller-Love
Darien, IL Friday, May 17, 2013 Barb and family,May the Lord bless you during this difficult time. I pray that you will feel your creator's arms embracing and holding you up. My thoughts are with you and we will be praying for the sad days ahead.
God Bless,
Tamera, Rebecca and Derek
Ruth (Niederdeppe) Ruhrer
Chandler, AZ Friday, May 17, 2013 Dear Glee & family,I am so sorry for your loss. I loved teasing Bob and he always gave it right back. He will surely be missed.
God Bless.
Nancy
, OH Friday, May 17, 2013 God bless you and your family during these hard times. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Nancy
Kim Austin
Cleveland, OH Friday, May 17, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Darlene
, OH Friday, May 17, 2013 Barb & Family:My thought and prayers go out to you and your family.
Joanne
Cleveland, OH Friday, May 17, 2013 To Barb and her family,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Roxanne
fremont, NE Thursday, May 16, 2013 Glee, Merry, Doug, Austin and family,I am sorry to hear about the loss of Robert. He truely was a great man. I will miss seeing him on sundays but will always have fond memories of him ringing the bell at church and just giving us his gentle smile. You are all in my prayers, and please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Debbi (Nielsen) White
Lincoln, NE Thursday, May 16, 2013 Merry and family,Sorry about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts.
Linda Schafer
VALENTINE, NE Thursday, May 16, 2013 Your are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.Sharon Vollink
Papillion, NE Thursday, May 16, 2013 Merry,I am so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your father. I'm praying for peace and healing for you and your family.
Sharon Vollink
Kim Kuncl
Papillion, NE Thursday, May 16, 2013 My dear friend Merry and family,I was so deeply saddened to hear about your Dad. Your father was such a dear man. I remember how special he was to all of you. He was a hard worker, but always had a sense of humor. Most of all Merry, I know he was very proud of you.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. I am here for you for anything you need. Please give your family my love and sympathies.
Love,
Kim