Died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Methodist Fremont Health
Robert was born October 20, 1926 to William and Dora 'Harder' Auch in Irvington, Nebraska. The family moved south of Fremont when Bob was young. Bob was a farmer his whole life starting when he was 13 years old milking cows and helping his father. He attended Carey High in rural Saunders County through the 10th grade. After his schooling Bob joined the U.S. Army and served from 1945 to 1946 as an Military Policeman spending time in Hawaii. Bob received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal while serving.
Bob married Shirley Belter on May 2, 1959. That day there was a terrible thunder and rain storm that knocked out the lights. The couple lived on the family farm from when they were married until 2014. Bob loved farming and as a couple they enjoyed dancing, bowling and traveling.
Bob was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont and was a member of the Bartek-Carlson American Legion Post #265 of Colon.
Bob is survived by a special girlfriend Phyllis Stewart whom he loved very much. He is also survived by a sister Lois Steinbach of Fremont, Brother-in-law Robert (Phyllis) Belter of Sun City, Arizona and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Shirley in 2014, brother John, sister Marian Anderson and his parents.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Friday, January 24, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #265 of Colon will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church and American Legion Post #265. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Marilyn Belter
Covington, WA Sunday, January 26, 2020 Dale and I are so sorry to learn of the loss of Uncle Bob. He was such a wonderful man and so incredibly kind. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of grief.Edward H. Belter
Omaha, NE Thursday, January 23, 2020 One of the nicest men I've ever knownBecky Belter-Eggeling
Glenwood, IA Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Lois, I am so very sad for the loss of your brother and my Uncle. He was such a wonderful and kind hearted man. Always had a smile on his face and happy go lucky. Him and Shirley were also my God Parents. Loved them both so very much. He is now an angel in heaven watching over us everyday. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Phyllis.Sandra Heesch Mulick Meyer
Surprise, AZ Wednesday, January 22, 2020 This was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. He had such a kind heart and was gentle and caring. He will be missed. Rest In Peace uncle Bob.