Mark Alan "Robey" Robeson, 57, of Fremont died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at his home after a strong battle with cancer. He was born August 26, 1952 in Fremont to Fay Robeson and Pasty Robeson Nelson. He grew up in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High in 1970 and attended Wayne State College on a baseball scholarship and later transferred to UNL. For 20 years he proudly worked as a Lieutenant at Dodge County Corrections most recently he was a security guard at Elk Ridge Village in Elkhorn. He was married to Barbara Obermiller in 1976 who he proudly raised two children with. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont. He was very family oriented and had a love for almost every sport he especially liked the St. Louis Cardinals, the Huskers, and the New York Rangers. If wasn't watching sports he was playing golf. He will be remembered for his kindness, positive attitude, and loyalty to his family and dear friends.
Survivors:
Daughter - Amy and husband Kent, Johnson of Omaha
2 Sons - Brett Robeson of Omaha
Jamie and wife Tina Privett of Yankton, South Dakota
Grandchildren - Morgan, Wesley and Hailee Privett
Mother - Pat Nelson of Fremont
Sister - Tami Robeson of Fremont
Brother - Larry Robeson of Fremont
Special Friend - Susie Dahl of Fremont
And her children Josh & Taylor
Mark was preceded in death by his father Fay and step-father Lee Nelson.
The memorial service will be on Monday October 26, 10:30am at First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Norman Freund will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Eric and Friends (www.ericandfriends.com - A family charity in honor of his son-in-law's brother who passed away), and the Fremont Athletic Booster Club. The family will receive friends from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(18)
Carrie Anderson - Waldron
Valley, NE Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Tami, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you and Mark were always so close. I will always remember our school days together! Please know you are in my thoughts and Prayers and I wish you and your Family well! Please let your mother know I am also thinking of her. Take Care and God Bless. Love You, CarrieCarol and Irvin Lierman
Beemer, NE Wednesday, October 28, 2009 We send our sincere sympathy to all of Mark's Family and Friends. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers in this trying time. Take Care and God Bless.Delores Ann Anderson
Valley, NE Wednesday, October 28, 2009 My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's Family and Friends. I send my sincere love and sympathy to Pat and Tami. I know you will all miss him dearly! Dee AndersonBob & Colleen Paden
Stanton, NE Monday, October 26, 2009 I worked with Mark several years ago at Hormel. We had a lot of fun working and hanging out together. He always had a unique way of making people laugh and enjoy life. You couldn't help but like him. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you Mark. SIncerely, Bob & Colleen PadenGail Thomes
Chaska, MN Sunday, October 25, 2009 Susie, I am so sorry to hear about Mark. I never had the chance to meet Mark but I have heard so many wonderful things about him. Your mom and dad told my parents who in turn told me. It sounds like you two had some wonderful times together. Cherish those memories, Susie - you'll have them forever. Please know that I am thinking about you and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, GailDave Olson
Fremont, NE Sunday, October 25, 2009 I'll always remember Robey as a true sportsman. He thoroughly enjoyed golf,baseball, and basketball, but enjoyed following and talking about any sport that came to mind. Another thought that comes to mind was it was always fun to play golf with Robey because he usually kept score, and at the end of the round you had to be well versed on the rules of modern math to figure out how the final scores were tabulated. I will miss Robey dearly, for he wasn't just our classmate, but also a person that I was proud to say...was my friend.Lana Larsen Hunke
Fremont, NE Saturday, October 24, 2009 To Tami and family - So sorry to hear about your brother. The few times I met him and Susie were memorable as they both were full of smiles. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all. God Bless...Marlene and Gary Moeller
Arlington, MN Saturday, October 24, 2009 Sorry to hear of Marks passing. You have our sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.Gary Boies
Fremont, Ne Saturday, October 24, 2009 To Mark's family , I was very sorry to hear about your loss. i had Mark for many years through sports and running into him and at other places. Mark was one of the kindest and nicest guys I ever knew. He will be greatly missed by one and all of the people who ever knew Mark. My deespest condolences to you all.Joyce Christensen Henke
Fremont, NE Saturday, October 24, 2009 I grew up with Mark: school, Sunday school, confirmation, graduation and we worked together at the DCJC. He was always smiling and joking, and very friendly. I will really miss running into him and catching up.Chad, Laura & Alyssa Ladehoff
Las Vegas, NV Saturday, October 24, 2009 Both of us had the privelage to work with Lt Robey at DCC. He was such a great guy who truely adored his family. He will be missed by all. So sorry to hear of the loss. Sad we will be unable to attend the service.Mark and Suzanne Baker
Omaha, NE Saturday, October 24, 2009 You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Billie Jo LaROCCA Buhrig
mesa, az Saturday, October 24, 2009 Mark was one person who could always make me smile.I feel badly for not keeping in touch.Mark will never be forgotten. love,Billie BuhrigJim and Mary Lessor
The Woodlands, Tx Saturday, October 24, 2009 Our sincere condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. I am sorry I will not be able to be there for the services. Jim LessorBob & Joan Holt
Fremont, NE Friday, October 23, 2009Deb (McCright) Wassom
Elkhorn, NE Monday, October 26, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Mark's smile touched so many lives, he will be missed, and remembered with a smile.Barbie (Smith) & David Christiansen
Littleton, CO Monday, October 26, 2009 I've known Mark since Lincoln Elementary School thru HS. He always had a great big grin/smile on his face and that is how I will always remember him! Suzie, Brett & Amy, I'm sorry I can't be with you during this time.....but I know you will have many friends & family with you to help comfort you. Mark will only be as far away as your hearts! Our sincere condolences & symphathy. All our Love, Barbie & Dave Christiansen Littleton, COMike Funk
Fremont, NE Monday, October 26, 2009 Janet & I have known Mark for over 50 years. We all grew up in the same neighborhood playing baseball at Bell Field & basketball on someone's driveway. Mark went to college on a baseball scholarship, but he was also a very good basketball player. I had talked to him not very long ago, and wish our conversation had lasted longer. He was a great guy who will be missed by family & friends. Our prayers are with his family... Mike & Janet Funk