Robert (Bob) Leland Gnuse, age 78, of Arlington, NE, passed into Jesus’ arms April 23rd, 2021. His heart--full of construction blueprints, bowling strikes, bass choir parts, and quiet, helpful love--suddenly failed to keep up with his spirit.

Bob was a builder. Over his life, he constructed hundreds of homes, countless improvement projects, and a strong community of family & friendships. He lived out devotion to God by warm hospitality and skilled workmanship.

He was preceded in death by parents Ed and Meta (Scheer), brother Don, and brother-in-law Lee Mencke. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 Years, Ruth (Mencke); 4 sons, Douglas (LuAnne), Michael, David (Jennifer), and Matthew (Kris); 2 brothers, Gene (Clairice) and Al (Carol); brother-in-law Steve (Jaccie) Mencke; sister-in-law Lois Gnuse; 9 grandchildren, Amber Ward, Adam Houghtelling, Hope Ziegler, Aiden Gnuse, Samuel Gnuse, Reid Gnuse, Eliana Gnuse, Elijah Gnuse, and Ezekiel Gnuse; and 5 great-grandchildren, Chandler Ward, Makenzie Ward, Anghus Houghtelling, Remi Ziegler, and Fisher Ziegler.

Bob spent his life doing what he loved to the very last moment. He will be missed by bowling and golf leagues, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church boards, the Pathfinder Chorus, and all children fishing at Gnuse Pond.

Services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Arlington. Viewing 5-8pm Wednesday. Funeral 10:30am Thursday. Interment & Military Honors at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, 232 W. Eagle St. Arlington, NE 68002 402-478-4151.

#2 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Robert L. Gnuse

June 21, 1942 Arlington, Nebraska ~ April 23, 2021 Arlington, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 am Thursday, April 29, 2021 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Arlington, Nebraska. Pastors Rick Kanoy and Jason Duley Officiating. Music Selections “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “Borning Cry”, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”. Organist: Karen Hartwig. Special Music by The Pathfinder Chorus “Irish Blessing” and “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Honorary Pallbearers: Chandler Ward, Anghus Houghtelling, Makenzie Ward, Fisher Ziegler, Remington Ziegler

Pallbearers: Amber Ward, Aiden Gnuse, Eliana Gnuse, Adam Houghtelling, Samuel Gnuse, Elijah Gnuse, Hope Ziegler, Reid Gnuse, Ezekiel Gnuse

Interment with Military Honors: St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Arlington, Nebraska

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

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

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