died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Omaha.
He was born on September 18, 1934 in Omaha, but lived his early childhood years in Dodge. He moved with his family to Fremont where he received his education, graduating from Fremont High School in 1952.
He joined the United States Navy in October of 1952, serving during the years of the Korean War, until September of 1955. Then he attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for 2 years where at that time the University offered a watchmaking course. He set up his own shop first in David City, then in Schuyler, then rented space from his father in Fremont.
He was a member of the VFW Post 854 in Fremont.
His survivors include his wife Jeanette, and her daughter Teresa Lee, his brother Leon and wife Marie Brokenicky of Fremont, nieces and nephews, Alan and wife Rachel Brokenicky of Tulsa, OK, Eric and wife Brenda Brokenicky of Fremont, Pamela and husband Jim Sheets of Firth, Daniel and wife Heidi Brokenicky of Waverly.
A memorial service will be 3 PM Saturday (Oct. 24th) at the Fremont Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1160 N. Garden City Rd) with Bishop Seth Chappell. A reception will follow in the church.
Condolences(2)
Miriam Schuelke
Linwood, NE Friday, October 30, 2015 He was my neighbor for 10 years in Linwood, NE and very dear friend of my sister Linda Wilmot. He will be greatly missedChuck Fricke
Lincoln, NE Thursday, October 22, 2015 In my early teen years I had a newspaper route and would deliver the Columbus Telegram to Bob (Mr. Brokenicky back then) at his business in downtown Schuyler. I remember him as always kind and he would tip me a dollar on occasion which made my day. At Christmas time, he always had a small gift for me. I bought my first watch from him. Influential, in our brief discussions he taught me about business and taking care of customers for which I look back with appreciation. I moved away after high school and lost track of Bob until I stumbled upon his obituary today. Call it providence. Makes me wonder.. As we get older we always wish we had more opporrtunities to share experiences and pasttimes with people like Bob. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace..Chuck Fricke
Lincoln Nebraska