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Norbert B “Bob” Tichota

14 May 1942 – 22 Apr 2022

Birth14 May 1942
Death22 Apr 2022
CemeteryMemorial Cemetery
Fremont , Dodge County , Nebraska , USA
Added byJudy Johnson on 13 Apr 2025
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239248229

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On Friday April 22, 2022, Norbert "Bob" B. Tichota, was called home at the age of 79. The world lost a great son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Norbert was born May 14, 1942, in Howells NE, to James and Mary (Eusterbrock) Tichota. He grew up on and loved the family farm where he developed his unwavering work ethic. He graduated from Howells High School in 1960. Norbert loved his family, Nebraska and America. Norbert served his country heroically in the Army for four years from 1965- 1969, one of those years in the 4' Infantry Division combat operations in Vietnam. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his bravery. Norbert came back to Nebraska to start his family after his time in the military and then moved to Pueblo, CO and then Denver, Colorado. Norbert was a very hard worker and spent his civil career in construction. Norbert was known as a loving dad and grandfather and the guy that would help anyone, even giving them the shirt of his back. Norbert was a huge fan of baseball and Husker football. Norbert is survived by his children; daughters, Shaunna (Antonio) of Northglenn, CO and Kristi of Crestview, FL; son, Danny (Nicole) of Elizabeth CO; grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden and Sydney; sisters Eileen Pavel and Deanne (Bill) Fairfield both of Omaha, NE; sister in law Gladys Tichota of Greenwood, MO and countless nieces and nephews. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Kenneth, Ervin and Jim; and sister, Marilyn. Memorial Mass will be 9:30 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, NE. Burial with military honors will take place at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

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