Rand, John R. "Bob"

June 15, 1939 - September 22, 2022

Survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Trish) Rand; daughter, Melinda Rand-Doxzon (Skip Doxzon); sons: James (Tera) Rand, and Robert (Wendy) Rand; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Rand and Terry George; sister, Mary (Roger) Wohlers and Sherry Chantland; sister-in-law, Charlene McCormick; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (Baby Doxzon due January 2023); numerous nieces, nephews and their families, special friends and travel companions.

FUNERAL: Wednesday at 11am at First United Methodist Church in Blair, with INTERMENT at the Blair Cemetery. VISITATION: Tuesday 5-8pm at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.

Campbell Aman Funeral Home 444 South 17th Street Blair, NE 402-426-2191

#2-Published in the Pilot-Tribune September 27, 2022

John R. (Bob) Rand, passed away Sept. 22, 2022, at his home in Missouri Valley. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Military graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.

John R. (Bob) Rand was born June 15, 1939. His life began March 3, 1942, when he came to the farm in Missouri Valley to be the son of Tjarbe John and Fannie (Haight) Rand. He joined the U. S. Air Force in 1956. He graduated from Blair High School in 1957.

John married Patricia (Trish) McCormick on March 18, 1956, and to this union was born Robert, Leota and Fannie (twin daughters), Melinda, James and Tjarbe. John drove for Red Ball Motor Freight in Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas for 13 years before moving back to the farm in Missouri Valley. John loved old cars, trains, trucks and tractors. However, the loves of his life were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John is preceded in death by his parents Tjarbe John and Fannie Catherine (Haight) Rand, twin infant daughters, son Tjarbe John, siblings: Juanita Erickson Johnson, Rita Zeutlau, Eugene Smith; brothers-in-law: James McCormick and Kerm Chantland; nephews: Michael McCormick and Roger Erickson.

John is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Trish) Rand, daughter Melinda Rand-Doxzon (Skip Doxzon), sons: James (Tera) Rand and Robert (Wendy) Rand; daughters-in-law Cheryl Rand and Terry George; sister Mary (Roger) Wohlers and Sherry Chantland and sister-in-law Charlene McCormick; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren (Baby Doxzon due January 2023); numerous nieces, nephews and their families, special friends and travel companions Bob and Nancy King, Missouri family; Kerry Dickmann, Pat and Peg Callahan, Terry and Joyce Stainbrook, Audrey Rooks and Mike Szemplenski.

Memorials may be directed to Blair First United Methodist Church or the Missouri Valley Rescue Squad.

#3 Funeral leaflet

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In Loving Memory of John Robert "Bob" Rand

Born July 15, 1939 Iowa City, Iowa ~ Entered Into Rest September 22, 2022 Missouri Valley, Iowa

Funeral Service 11am Wednesday, September 28, 2022 First United Methodist Church Blair, Nebraska.

Officiating: Rev. Gina Gile.
Gathering Music: Don Aronson.
Words of Grace/Greeting/Opening Prayer: Rev. Gina Gile.
Special Music: "There's A Place".
Scripture reading: Psalm 91: 1-2; 2nd Corinthians 5: 1,2 & 4: 16-18; Psalm 121: 1-2, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:13.
Sharing by Family: Pastor Todd Doxzon.
Special Music: "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow".
Gospel Reading: John 14. Sermon: Rev. Gina Gile.
Special Music: "The Old Man";
Commendation, Sending Forth/Blessing: Rev. Gina Gile.
Dismissal/Parting Music: Don Aronson

Pallbearers: Drew Doxzon, Shane Doxzon, Todd Doxzon, Gabe Rand, Jake Rand, Jason Rand

Honorary Pallbearers: David Hansen, Mason Hansen, Ben Hansen, Tyler Martens, Josh Knauss, Bruce Thomas, Kent Thomas, Van Phillips, Pat Callahan, Kerry Dickemann, Don Nodell, Bob King, Mike Szemplenski, Larry Biffar.

Military Graveside Service Honors immediately following funeral services in the Blair Cemetery-Blair, Nebraska

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

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