#1-Funeral Leaflet

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Robert Sanderhoff announces the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. He died peacefully in his bed on Saturday, July 7th, 2018, at the age of 71.

He was born to July 13, 1946 in Omaha, NE to John and June Sanderhoff. He graduated from Omaha North High School in 1964. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1968 and his Master of Science in 1972, both from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

In 1968, he met and married the love of his life, Carol Martig. They were both looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on November 1st of this year. Their daughter Amy was born in 1969, followed by their daughter, Elizabeth, in 1974.

A gifted teacher, he began his teaching career with Omaha Public Schools at Belvedere Elementary in 1968 and then spent 21 years teaching 6th grade at Florence Elementary. He always treated each student as an individual with dignity and respect and allowed them the freedom to be themselves, without any pre-conceived notions. He received a number of awards for excellence in his profession, but no greater reward than the cards and letters of appreciation from his students, many of whom remained in touch with him over the years. Though he officially retired from OPS in 1996, everyone who knew him, knows he never stopped teaching.

Despite contracting polio as a young child, he was always a determined athlete. In the mid-1970's, he got involved in wheelchair sports. He was an avid softball, basketball and tennis player, winning many trophies over the years. His passion was encouraging young people to join wheelchair sports and realize that their potential is not limited by their physical disabilities. He was proud to be one of the founders of the Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp which has grown significantly over the years. As an active member of the Eastern Nebraska Wheelchair Athletics Association (ENWAA), he was inducted into the ENWAA Hall of Fame in 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and June Sanderhoff and his nephew Dane Sanderhoff. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol; daughters, Amy Sanderhoff (Mark Ackerman); Elizabeth Eckley (Jime); granddaughter Stephani Eckley; great-granddaughter, Rozylynn Daggett; brother John W. Sanderhoff; sister Marilyn Swanson; and beloved nieces and nephews, John Jay Sanderhoff; Gary Swanson; Audra Sanderhoff; and Chrissy Maybon. He also leaves behind many cherished students, teammates, friends, and his furry companion, Gypsy.

Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society and/or Nebraska Adaptive Sports.

Services will be held Friday, July 13th at 10:30 am at Forest Lawn Cemetery. On that day, his birthday, we will celebrate his life and rebirth as he runs full-speed into his next adventure.

In Celebration of the Life of Robert G. Sanderhoff, July 13, 1946 ~ July 7, 2018

Celebration of Life Service 10:30 A.M., Friday, July 13, 2018 Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Officiant: Pastor Robert Keefer. Music Selections: “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” by Tennessee Ernie Ford; “In the Garden” by Megan Hopp, “I Sing the Body Electric” from Fame soundtrack, “Amazing Grace” by Joe Todero (bagpiper)

Pallbearers: Jim Eckley, Mark Ackerman, John Jay Sanderhoff, Gary Swanson, Gerhard Thamm, Glenn Roe, Dave Eckley

Final Place of Rest: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

Please join the family for a time of food and fellowship following the services for Robert at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald July 10. 2018

Sanderhoff, Robert G. Jul 13, 1946 - Jul 7, 2018 Survived by loving wife, Carol Sanderhoff; daughters, Amy (Mark Ackerman) Sanderhoff, Elizabeth (Jim) Eckley; granddaughter, Stephani; great-granddaughter, Rozylann; brother, John W. Sanderhoff; sister, Marilyn Swanson; other relatives and many friends. SERVICES: 10:30am Friday, July 13, at Forest Lawn. Inurnment at a later date at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Humane Society or Nebraska Adaptive Sports. Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. 451-1000 www.forestlawnomaha.com

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

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