Robert 'Bob' Brothers, 69

Robert "Bob" E. Brothers, 69, died Feb. 15, 2017. He was born July 3, 1947.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. and Betty Brothers.

He is survived by his children, Todd (Jenni) Brothers and Kimberly (Chad) Beisheim; grandchildren, Bailey, Andrew and Broderic; sister, Roxanne Duysen; brother, Donald Brothers; nephews, Chad (Patty) Duysen and Aaron Duysen; many good friends.

Funeral service is Thursday, 11:00 am., at Christ Lutheran Church at Hillside Christian Church, 1133 North 28th Ave., Blair, NE 68008. Visitation with the family is Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the 72nd Street Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for later donation to Bob’s favorite charities.

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematory, 72nd Street Chapel, Omaha, is handling arrangements.

#2 Omaha World Herald 19 Feb 2017

Brothers, Robert E. "Bob" Jul 3, 1947 - Feb 15, 2017 Preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. and Betty Brothers. Survived by his children, Todd (Jenni) Brothers, Kimberly (Chad) Beisheim; grandchildren, Bailey, Andrew and Broderic; sister, Roxanne Duysen; brother, Donald Brothers; nephews, Chad (Patty) Duysen and Aaron Duysen; many good friends. FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday, 11am, Christ Lutheran Church at Hillside Christian Church, 1133 North 28th Ave., Blair, NE 68008. VISITATION with the family Wednesday, 5-7pm at the 72nd Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to the family for later donation to Bob's favorite charities. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES AND CREMATORY 72nd STREET CHAPEL 1010 North 72nd St. 402-391-1664 www.johnagentleman.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Bob Brothers

July 3, 1947 ~ February 15, 2017

Robert “Bob” Eugene Brothers was born on July 3, 1947 to Robert Merrell Brothers and Betty Mencke Brothers in Blair, Nebraska. After living a short while in Blair, Bob moved with his family to the town where he would be raised, Missouri Valley, IA. Bob had two siblings: Roxanne (born in 1952) and Donald Dean (born in 1960). In Missouri Valley, this small farming family of five steadily grew into quite an abundant group, with many amazing friends that were considered part of the Brothers family unit as well.

Bob graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1965. While attending Mo. Valley High, he was introduced to his former spouse, Catherine Louise Ward. The couple married on June 16, 1967. Bob and Catherine relocated to attend college at Northwest Missouri State University in Merryville, MO. Throughout this time, Bob was also giving his service to the military through the United States Army Reserves from the years of 1966-1972.

Bob and Catherine eventually moved to Omaha, NE, where Bob was able to find a rewarding career at Union Pacific Railroad while working in departments such as: Marketing and Timekeeping. Bob and Catherine had two children, Todd Robert (born in 1976) and Kimberly Kay (born in 1978). Bob maintained many hobbies throughout his life, including: fishing, boating, and water skiing. He also participated in a lot of recreational team sports during his adult life, for instance: bowling, softball, and volleyball. Nevertheless, Bob’s absolute favorite pastime was snowmobiling. This fervor for finding solace in the snow forever stayed with him and he loved to share this passion with friends and family through snowmobile retreats.

After complications from peripheral vascular disease in his legs had seized Bob’s ability to walk, an infection settled into the bloodstream and caused terminal sickness. Bob was peacefully laid to rest on the evening of February 15, 2017, at home, in the company of his family and close friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. and Betty Brothers. Left to cherish his memory: his beloved children Todd (Jenni) Brothers and Kimberly (Chad) Beisheim; grandchildren, Bailey, Andrew and Broderic; sister, Roxanne (former spouse, Herb) Duysen; brother, Donald Brothers; nephews, Chad (Patty) Duysen, Aaron Duysen; great-nephews Zachary, Logen, and Justin; and numerous loving friends.

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:00 A.M. Christ Lutheran Church at Hillside. Officiant: Pastor Mark Degner. Video. Pre-Service Music. Invocation and Prayer. Reading of the Obituary. We Remember Bob’s Life. Duet: “Amazing Grace” Anjie Gagliani & Julianne Furey. The Word of God: Psalm 23, John 5:24-29. Message. Music: “Father”-Chad Beisheim & Mike Gagliani. Prayers. Lord’s Prayer (spoken together). Blessing. We Sing: “How Great Thou Art”. Post-Service Music.

Pallbearers: Donald Brothers, Chad Duysen, Aaron Duysen, Herb Duysen, Chad Beisheim, Duane Ward.

Honorary Pallbearer: Jim Leslie

Interment: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries 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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