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Robert “Bob” Larsen Sr., 82

Robert “Bob” Larsen Sr., 82, of Blair, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair after a two-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair with Rev. Shawn Linnell officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday in the Bancroft Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bob was born Oct. 4, 1932, at Lyons, to Frank and Marie Larsen.

He was baptized Jan. 29, 1933, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft and confirmed on Aug. 13, 1955, at the same church.

Bob attended Bancroft High School and graduated in 1949. He entered the U.S. Air Force on his 17th birthday, serving four years with 24 months of that in Okinawa, Japan.

On Dec. 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Myra Hermelbracht at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft.

Bob was employed at Hormel’s in Fremont for 10 years. He later became owner and operator of Blair Transfer Company for 20 years, retiring in 1998.

Bob was a pilot and he and Myra enjoyed many weekend trips in his last plane, a ’36 Beechcraft Bonanza, his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Myra; daughters: Patty Wegner of West Point and Brenda (Tim) Nelson of Johnson Lake; son Rob (Kim) of Bennington; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Joan Heerman of Atkinson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Terri Larsen in August 2014; son-in-law Doak Wegner on March 10, 2015; brothers: Larry, Don and Tom.

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested to direct memorials to the family for later designation.

Omaha World Herald 18 March 2015

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Larsen Sr., Robert "Bob" Blair, NE. Passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Bob worked at Hormel's in Fremont for 10 years and later owned and operated the Blair Transfer Co. for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Myra (Hermelbracht); daughters, Patty Wegner of West Point, NE, Brenda (Tim) Nelson of Johnson Lake, NE; son Rob (Kim) of Bennington; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Terri Larsen in August 2014, son-in-law Doak Wegner on March 10, 2015, brothers, Larry, Don and Tom. FUNERAL SERVICES Friday at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. Interment 3pm Friday in the Bancroft Cemetery. VISITATION will be held Thursday beginning at 3pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of Robert C. Larsen Sr.

Born October 4, 1932 Lyons, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest March 16, 2015 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 AM Friday, March 20, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Shawn C. Linnell. Organist: Katy Flynn. Musical Selections: “In The Garden”, “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, “Come Unto Me, Ye Weary”, “Be Still My Soul”, “Amazing Grace”

Pallbearers: Nick Larsen, Donnie Larsen, James Larsen, Michael Miller, Dan Larsen, James Miller

Honorary Pallbearers: Roger Ward, Denny Penry, Loren Jones, Tom Van Slyke, Greg Hannan

Graveside Services: Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, Nebraska

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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