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Robert Bruce "Bob" Lauer Sr

12 Mar 1929 – 2 Mar 2021

Birth	12 Mar 1929
Death	2 Mar 2021
Cemetery	Fort McPherson National Cemetery Maxwell , Lincoln County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Tim Andersen on 03 Mar 2021
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223822983

Bio

Robert Bruce “Bob” Lauer, 91 years of age, of Loomis, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his home. Bob was born on March 12, 1929, in Custer County, Nebraska, near Merna, Nebraska, the eldest of two sons, born to Gus and Lillian (Ritchie) Lauer. Bob received his primary education from numerous schools and then received his secondary education and later graduated from Broken Bow High School in Broken Bow, Nebraska, with the class of 1947. Following his education, Bob took classes and began working as a self-employed electrician. In January 1951, Bob was united in marriage to Pauline Ellen Trotter. This union was blessed with five children: Verba “Annie Jean”, Robert Jr., Barbara, Larry, and Jerry. On February 2, 1951, Bob was inducted into the United States Army. He was later honorably discharged on February 1, 1953, at Atlanta, Georgia. The family made their home in Broken Bow, where Bob worked for Pirnie Brothers and later owned and operated the Frontier Gas Station. On the farm, Bob had his radiator business and would also blacksmith. Bob and Pauline would later divorce. On November 22, 1993, Bob was united in marriage to Bernadine Carolyn Kolbo in Lexington. The couple started living in Merna, Nebraska but lived in Loomis for the majority of their marriage. On January 25, 2013, Bernadine preceded Bob in death. Bob worked as an Electrician and Welder off and on, throughout his entire life. He also worked as a Road Grader Operator; on irrigation drilling rigs; was the General Manager for a grain/feed/fertilizer business; farmed and raised cattle; and at Mrs. T’s. In his free time, Bob enjoyed gardening, mechanical work and woodworking, making flag cases, urns and other wood novelties. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post #50 in Merna; and attended the Loomis Evangelical Free Church. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: Robert Lauer, Jr.; and Larry Wayne Lauer; sister-in-law, Emma Dean Lauer; and son-in-law, Bill Holland; and both wife’s; Bernadine and Pauline. Bob is survived by his two daughters: Verba “Annie Jean” Lauer of Hot Springs, South Dakota; and Barbara Lauer of Broken Bow, Nebraska; one son, Jerry Lauer of Loomis; grandchildren: Christine Hilburn; Nathan Lauer; and Bobbie Jo Tucker; great-grandchild; Quin Lauer; brother, Richard Lauer of Davidson, Oklahoma; along with other relatives and friends.

Inscription

PFC US ARMY KOREA LOVING HUSBAND AND DAD

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Family

Parents

• Gus Lauer 1899–1964
• Lillian Belle Ritchie Lauer 1906–1990

Spouse

• Pauline E. Trotter Lauer 1930–2004 FaG
• Bernadine Carolyn Bollish Lauer 1938–2013

Children

• Robert Bruce Lauer Jr 1954–1971 FaG
• Barbara Ann Lauer 1957–2021 FaG
• Larry Wayne Lauer 1965–1969 FaG

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