Obituary Record

Robert Lee "Bob" Sr. Olson
Died on 6/14/2017

#1 Published in The Pilot Tribune 20 June 2017

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Robert Lee “Bob” Olson, Sr., 87

Robert Lee “Bob” Olson, Sr. of Tekamah, NE and proprietor of Lee Valley was born February 1, 1930, in the Argo area of rural Craig, Nebraska to Arthur A. Olson and Florence J. (Lundholm) Olson. He passed away on June 14, 2017, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, Nebraska. Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947.

Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13, 1952, and for 65 years they remained by each other’s side. They raised five children: Robert Lee, Jr., Randy Lee, Vickie Lee, Scott Lee and Kristie Lee.

Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960s. In the 1980s, Bob and Phyllis expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming one the largest farm operations in Burt County.

Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and loved the Burt County Fair and the 4-H programs. He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles. He was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marian Andersen; brother, Arlyn; and infant brother, Merlin.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and his children: Robert, Jr. (Roy Masenthin) of Dorchester, Randy (Patty) of Tekamah, Vickie (Bill) Shrader of Pierre, S.D., Scott (Susan) of Tekamah and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio of Arlington; by his 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren (with one on the way).

His funeral will be held Monday, June 19 at10 a.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. A Masonic Service will be held during the funeral service.

Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at the Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska

Memorials to the family will be designated at a later date.

Omaha World Herald 17 June 2017

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Olson, Robert Lee Sr. "Bob" Feb 1, 1930 - Jun 14, 2017 Of Tekamah, NE, and proprietor of Lee Valley. Born February 1, 1930, in the Argo area of rural Craig, NE, to Arthur A. Olson and Florence J. (Lundholm) Olson. He passed away on June 14, 2017, surrounded by his wife and children. He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, NE. Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947. Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13, 1952, and for 65 years they remained by each other's side. They raised five children: Robert Lee, Jr., Randy Lee, Vickie Lee, Scott Lee and Kristie Lee. Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960s. In the 1980s, Bob and Phyllis expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming one the largest farm operations in Burt County. Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and loved the Burt County Fair and the 4-H programs. He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles. He was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marian Andersen, brother Arlyn, and infant brother Merlin. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and his children: Robert, Jr. (Roy Masenthin) of Dorchester, NE; Randy (Patty) of Tekamah; Vickie (Bill) Shrader of Pierre, SD; Scott (Susan) of Tekamah; and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio of Arlington, NE; by his 16 grandchildren, and by his 21 great-grandchildren (with one on the way). VISITATION: Sunday, 4-8 pm, with family receiving friends at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church. FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 19, 2017, 10am, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. MASONIC SERVICE will be held during the funeral service. Burial at Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, NE. Memorials to family to be designated at a later date. PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES TEKAMAH Tekamah, NE 402-374-1551 www.pelanfuneralservices.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Robert Lee “Bob” Taylor

February 1, 1930 ~ June 14, 2017

Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah, Nebraska. Rex Rogers, Officiant. Music By Linda Rogers, Pianist; Rick Lieneman, Vocalist

Pallbearers: Gabe DiGiorgio, Matt Vogel, Brad Jordan, Robert Mitchell Vogel, Don DiGiorgio, Anders Olson, Blaine Olson, Brandon Olson

Honorary Pallbearers: The multitude of faithful friends and employees that Bob cherished over many years.

Interment: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska

The family invites you for lunch and fellowship at the Tekamah City Auditorium following the burial.

Honorary Pallbearers: Troy Steele, Gary Hansen, Bob Johnson

Pallbearers: John Steyer, Adam Steyer, Dylan Steyer, Donn Shaffer, Chris Steyer, Chad Reade

Interment: Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, 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~~~

FindaGrave #: 180433174

Printed in the Washington County Pilot-Tribune on 6/20/2017


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