Died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health.
Bob was born February 8, 1930 to Otto and Irene (Grau) Boettger in Omaha. He attended District 20 Grade School and graduated from Benson High School in 1948. Bob entered the Army February 5, 1951 taking his basic training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Upon completion of his basic he spent several months in Korea serving with the 3rd Division 7th Infantry Regiment. Upon his discharge from the service he operated a Grade A dairy northwest of Omaha. He and Nadeen moved to the farm in the Arlington, Nebraska area in 1973 where he grew, processed, and sold Penngift Crownvetch crowns and seed.
He married his wife of 57 years, Nadeen, on August 5, 1962. He was active in his church, the VFW, NRD, Gideons International and the Republican Party. Bob's relationship with Jesus was one of the most important things in his life. He and Nadeen could regularly be seen reading the Bible and praying for their kids and grandkids in the morning at the breakfast table. Bob loved socializing with people and is known for being a prolific question asker! You would often see him at various locations enjoying coffee with the guys.
Preceded in death by his wife, parents, his sisters Mildred (Merle) Ward and Marilyn (Conrad) King. Bob is survived by his daughters Cindy (James) Braun, (Ft. Collins, CO); Pam (Jon) Strain, (Eagle, ID); Brenda (Monte) Jones, (Columbus, NE); Beth (John) Matzke, (Lincoln, NE); grandchildren Amy, Sarah, Bryant, Jason, Jonathan, Sean, Abby, Andrea, Ben, Luke, Aaron and Lori; great grandchildren Nora, Titus, Ezekiel, Jack, Judah, Otto, Addilyn, Lainey, Mae, Ivy, Willa and Merritt. Special friends and travelling companions, Paul and Linda Von Behren.
The family would like to thank Home Instead for the excellent care provided for our parents over the years.
There is no viewing but the family will receive friends Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 5pm to 7pm. The memorial service will be 10:00am, Saturday, October 12 at the Fremont Alliance Church. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Int.; Fremont Alliance Church or Arlington Library.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Roberta(Lammers)Fulton
Omaha, NE Thursday, October 10, 2024 Cindy, Pam, Brenda, Beth and families - My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in the loss of your dear dad. I worked for your dad and mom during the crownvetch time and they were so great and kind to work for. Your dad was also wonderful to my dad Henry Lammers during the farm season. I will be thinking of all of you during this time unfortunately I will be unable to attend the visitation and the service. My deepest condolences.paul hammel
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Bob was a great friend to my parents Don and Ruth Hammel. Sad to read of his passing. Peace be with him and his familyGary and Martha Moseman
Fremont, NE Monday, October 7, 2024 Bob was such a special friend who faithfully attended our class at Fremont Alliance Church. He had a precious Christ-like spirit and was loved by all who met him. He will be truly missed!