daughter at his side.
He was born on September 27,1925 in Cuming County to Gustav and Ella 'Clausen' Schroeder, he attended rural school and was a graduate of Scribner High School Class of 1943. Bob served his country by enlisting in the Army Reserves from 1946-1949. He then entered the plumbing business, with his uncle. Bob married Doris Johnson in 1950 and moved briefly to North Platte. Later settling in Kearney to start a family and where he became a mechanical job superintendent for Anderson Brothers. He lead hospital projects from Imperial to Fremont, NE. including schools, dormitories and the Brunner Hall of Science at University of Nebraska Kearney.
In 1976, Bob started his own small contracting business named Independent Plumbing and Heating Being self-employed, Bob felt 'free at last". He specialized in apartment and smaller commercial buildings. He was the mechanical contractor on the Glenwood School. In 1990, he semi-retired but could never give up his work completely. He was conscientious and took great pride in this work. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father. Bob's favorite pastime was hunting or fishing with his neighbor Ben Pahl and his son on the Platte River. The family took many camping trips to Colorado and Wyoming to hike, fish, and enjoy the outdoors. They spent many happy hours hunting geese, ducks, turkey and pheasant. He introduced his young son to hunting by carrying him piggyback across the water to the duck blind water. Bob loved animals. His favorite hunting dog was a black lab named Sal. He worked teams of horses as young man on the farm. He often came home from grade school to hitch up a team to mow hay. He also broke horses and enjoyed riding. When his daughter and son's grandparents gave them a Shetland pony one Christmas; Bob taught them to ride and built a pony cart. Bob was a faithful church member his entire life. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church (Cuming County Line) near Scribner. As a member of First Lutheran Church, Kearney, he served on the church Council and various committees. He served as Vice Chairman of the Building Committee when the church was built on Avenue G.. He laid the cornerstone. Bob took great pride in his church and watched over it. On the day of the church's very hot July dedication day, Bob was found on the roof in his suit and tie adjusting the air conditioning. He rarely missed attending a Sunday service and was often found in the boiler room checking things over before services started.
Bob was preceded in death by parents Ella and Gustav Schroeder, two brothers, Wayne and Ray and two sisters Corrine and Dorothy.
Bob is survived by his wife Doris, daughter Barbara Schroeder, Omaha; son Scott Schroeder, DDS and wife Cindy Schroeder, DDS of Missoula, Montana and their daughters Madison of Missoula Montana and Macey and husband Tony Incontro of San Francisco California.
Thank you to everyone, family members, relatives and friends who have been part of our lives and memories over the many years.
The funeral is 10:30 Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Rev. Marty Tollefson will officiate, lunch will follow the service. Burial to follow in the Scribner Cemetery with Military Honors by the Scribner American Legion Post 121.
Visitation will be Monday from 2pm to 8pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Joan Hartman
Burnett, WI Sunday, December 4, 2016 Thinking of you during this difficult time, Such a wonderful, loving and caring gentleman for the Kearney community. May you continue to reflect on the wonderful memories of your special years together. God's Blessings and PrayersSusan Sidner Carlebach
Salt Lake City, UT Saturday, November 26, 2016 Dear Doris,I was so sad to hear about your husband Bob's death. I know that your faith and friends and family will you comfort you during this very difficult time. You were one of the most important people in my childhood and I thought of you just yesterday when I unpacked the little Santa mug that I made in your pre-school classroom. You and your family are in my family's thoughts and prayers. With much fondness, Susan
Marcia ( Swanson ) Nelson
Ft. Collins, CO Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Dear Doris,I was so sorry to read about the recent death of your husband, Bob. You and Bob were so very dear to my parents, Vernon and Adeline. You faithfully visited my mom, Adeline, so many times and I wish I could be there to be an encouragement to you now as well. My thought and prayers are with all of you. Bob certainly lived out his faith in so many ways! My sincere sympathy is with you.Kelly and Patrisha Crisp
Missoula, MT Tuesday, November 22, 2016 So sorry for your loss. We are both thinking of you.Dianne Walberg
Fremont, NE Monday, November 21, 2016 My dear, sweet Doris,I am so sad for you but privileged to have known Bob. What a gentle, kind man he was. You both were perfect together.
Your memories will live on in your heart. Know my sympathies are with you and your family. God bless, keep and comfort you all.
Jon and Teena Swenson
Kearney, NE Monday, November 21, 2016 Doris and family,Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you. May God bless you with peace and comfort.
Krystal Winter
Omaha, NE Monday, November 21, 2016 Doris and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. It was my pleasure to have known Bob in recent days. He will truly be missed! Prayers for you all!Karen Navis
Kearney, NE Sunday, November 20, 2016 Doris and family,My deepest condolences on Bob's passing. He was highly regarded and did many good things with his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Judy Fisher
Kearney, NE Sunday, November 20, 2016 So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Think of you often especially going up 6th Avenue by your house. Steve, Judy, & Thomas Fisher“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb
Mel, Virginia wattles
Kearney, NE Sunday, November 20, 2016 Our condolences. Mel and Virginia wattlesLinda Spath
Saint Edward, NE Saturday, November 19, 2016 I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May his soul rest in peace. May your memories give you comfort and keep you close.God bless you all.