Robert "Bob" C Therien Jr.
October 1, 1944 - March 19, 2025
Robert C. 'Bob' Therien, age 80, of Fremont
Died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Methodist Fremont Health
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rosemary and Robert C. Therien, Sr. Bob graduated from Omaha North High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1966 marrying Janet Erickson the following year. He furthered his studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, completing a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1968.
Following his education, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an operating room specialist at Offutt AFB in Omaha. After his service, he began a long and fulfilling career as a professor of art at Midland Lutheran College. For four decades, he shared his passion for painting, drawing, art history, printmaking, and airbrush techniques with his students. Teaching and mentoring young artists were one of his greatest joys.
Bob's love for creating art began in his youth and remained constant throughout his life. His preferred mediums included oil, watercolor, and graphite. Subject matter varied, contingent on medium. Portraiture, still life, floral, and aquatic scenes, drawing inspiration from the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park, the Lied Jungle at the Henry Doorly Zoo, and Summerhaven Lake. Bob's work thematically tended towards realism, creating compelling scenes capturing the ephemeral nature of light, shadow, translucency, and reflection. His art has earned many awards and is included in collections across the country. Even after retiring from Midland in 2011, he continued to work until his passing.
In addition to his dedication to art, Bob was an avid outdoorsman, cherishing time spent hunting and fishing with friends and his beloved dogs. He was known for his sharp wit, great sense of humor, and fun-loving personality. He brought immense happiness to all of those around him.
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife of 58 years, Jan; his children, Erik (Jill), Alex (Alicia), and Allyson (Matt), grandchildren, and many dear friends, colleagues, and former students.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held this summer. Memorials can be made to the Fremont Area Art Association or the Alzheimer's Association, or to the organization of the donor's choice.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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