On October 17, 1941, he was married in Omaha in Louise Christensen. They made their home in Elkhorn until November of 1942 when Robert entered the service with the United States Army. Louise lived in Omaha while Robert was gone. He served nearly two years overseas in Germany and France. On his return to the states in December of 1945, the Winterburns moved to Fremont. And in January of 1946, he went back to work for Cornhusker Hybrids. In 1953, he went on the road as district supervisor until 1956 when the company was sold. Then he went to work with Tekseed Hybrid Co. of Tekamah, Nebraska in the same capacity until 1976, when he was moved into the office as the assistant sales manager until retiring in January of 1980. His wife Louise, retired in 1985, after 20 years as the secretary at Howard Elementary School in Fremont.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife Louise in March of 1998, by a brother Walter, and a son-in-law Jon Boettner.
Survivors: 3 daughters - Gayle and husband Jim Geck of Sterling, Colorado
Barbara Boettner of Elkhorn
JoAnn Biszak of Elkhorn
5 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
sister - LaFola Seltz of Elkhorn
brother - Henry Winterburn of Elkhorn
There will be a visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont Friday (today-Sept. 19, 2008) from 3 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. A private family graveside service will be 10:30AM Saturday
(Sept. 20th) in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested for the American Cancer Society.
Condolences(7)
Johanna & Ryan Fittje
Fremont, NE Friday, September 19, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Ryan and I purchased your father's house on Myers Street a couple years ago. We hope to share as many memories in this house as your family did. I see that your parents raised 3 children here...I now have two boys...maybe we'll have a third baby in the future. :) Sincerely, Johanna, Ryan, James and Andrew FittjeBeverley (Niles) Mielke
Lincoln, NE Friday, September 19, 2008 To the Family of Robert Winterburn. I will always remember both your parents as when our families used to go to the bowling alley, when parents bowled in league, many years back. Sorry to read of your loss, but the Memories are never forgotten. TAKE CARE and GOD BLESS. Thinking of you All. From an "Old Friend". BevJackie Polacek
Omaha, Friday, September 19, 2008 As I read about your father's life, it was great to see what amazing things he did. I'm sorry to hear of his passing, but hopefully memories of him will live on forever. Take care!Lori Haller
Omaha, NE Friday, September 19, 2008 Barb, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, Lori HallerAnna Vandenberg
Gretna, Ne Friday, September 19, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, AnnaJennifer Skibinski
Omaha, NE Friday, September 19, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless. Jenn SkibinskiJan and Larry Frank
Omaha, Ne Saturday, September 20, 2008 We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We are thinking of you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jan and Larry Frank