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Robert L. Ross

Robert Ross Obituary

Ross, Robert L.
Feb 5, 1932 - Feb 24, 2011
Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Agnes Ross; twin brother Richard; sister Joan Leahy; niece Jill Ross. Survived by wife Gayle Ross; son and daughter-in-law, Erich and Jennifer Ross; brothers and sister-in-law, Tom and Shirley Ross, Jerry Ross; nephews, Jay and Brian Ross, Richard and David Leahy; nieces, Lindsey Ross and Karen Leahy.
The family will receive friends Thursday 9-10am at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with MEMORIAL MASS at 10am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to St. Cecilia Grade School. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ross

29 Entries

Timothy Mace

March 25, 2011

Erich, and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

tony grazziano

March 9, 2011

I was shocked and sorry to hear about Bobs death and Gayles loss. I and my two little grandsons had been having coffee with Bob and his church friends for the past three years. He always had a kind word for the grandsons too. There is no doubt that he had the proper credentials to enter heaven. I will always remember him from his Harley Davidson episode.

Bev Stack

March 5, 2011

My Dearest Gayle,
Although our time together as neighbors and friends was short, it was a most memorable highlight for me and Bob. These memories will be forever preserved in photos and in our hearts. May God grant you comfort, healing and peace in your time of sorrow and loss. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Bev Stack

March 5, 2011

My Dearest Gayle,
Although our time together as neighbors and friends was short, it was a most memorable time for me and Bob. The memories will be there forever. May God grant you comfort and healing in your time of loss and sorrow. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Barbara Thompson

March 5, 2011

Dear Gayle & Erich,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. What a great man and dear friend of our family. I feel so fortunate to have grown up across the street from you. I will always think of Bob with a smile on his face, telling a good joke, ready to go on his next run. And I think he must have fixed all the leaky faucets in our house at least once over the years. I will never forget when you made the trip out to Boston for my wedding – it meant so much to have you there. We will all miss him so much. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
With love,
Barb & Greg Thompson

Barbara Thompson

March 5, 2011

Dear Gayle & Erich,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. What a great man and dear friend of our family. I feel so fortunate to have grown up across the street from you. I will always think of Bob with a smile on his face, telling a good joke, ready to go on his next run. And I think he must have fixed all the leaky faucets in our house at least once over the years. I will never forget when you made the trip out to Boston for my wedding â€“ it meant so much to have you there. We will all miss him so much. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
With love,
Barb & Greg Thompson

Jay Ross

March 4, 2011

Uncle Bob, you are an inspiration. In so many areas of life. And a pillar to the Ross family. Will miss you. For now. But will look forward to seeing you again. When that day comes, let’s go for a run together. Unfettered by earthly limits. In the mean time, will continue to honor the legacy that you’ve inspired. Specifically, of living life to the fullest. Of not taking oneself too seriously. Of being there in others’ time of need. Of loving and supporting those around us. Of not allowing ego to encumber. Of prioritizing relationships above physical possessions. Of remaining mentally tough and positive, even when facing physical adversity. And of pursuing passions with unbridled enthusiasm. Thank you, uncle Bob, for the inspiration. And for sharing these important life lessons. Love you, and see you again. -Jay

Patty and Bruce Little

March 3, 2011

Gayle,
We are so sorry for your loss.

Larry Light

March 3, 2011

Thanks Bob for all your generosity and the great memories and many fun times you helped to provide me with. I will always consider myself fortunate to have spent so much great time with you and the family.Congrats on a truly awesome life. Larry Light

Renee' Freeman

March 3, 2011

Gayle and Eric
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless

Nick-MJ amero

March 3, 2011

Dear Gayle Erich and families...We were so sad to hear about Bob. What a great guy. We have so many fun memories of all the ski trips together, the sports club functions,wonderful dinners at your home. We will keep you all in our prayers during the coming days and months.

March 3, 2011

Gayle. I cherish all of my memories growing up as your neighbor and as your friend. I am forever indebted to you and Bob for all of the kindness and mentoring you provided me for so many years. I remember our great bike rides, countless hours of tennis practice and just how much fun a late night driveway party can be on a summer night. Even as a kid, I admired how you and Bob interacted with one another and always had such energy and a passion for your work, sports and everything you enjoyed doing together. In recent years, I always liked running into Bob around town or at the Bike Rack to catch up on lost time. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you, Erich and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Todd Johnson

Carol (Koenig) Smith

March 2, 2011

Gayle and Erich
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your family when I was a green horn at Immanuel Med Center lab working the evening shift. We learned hard work and good times. Hard to realize Erich is a grown up man now:)
I have thought of you often over the years and wondered if you were still in Omaha. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.

March 2, 2011

Gayle and family. While we can not be with you in person; we will add you to our daily prayer list. We will always have our fond memories of Bob. Ron and Pauline Wilwerding

Scott Johnson

March 2, 2011

Gayle and Erich: Todd and I were reminiscing about the many summer nights we spent in your driveway on Vane Street, admiring your automobiles and learning a true "live life to the fullest" perspecive from you and Bob. The memories are still so clear to me. He was a great man and I will never forget him. I am praying for him and for you in this time of sadness but Heaven is a better place today with him in it.

Peace to you.

Klemens Gustafson

March 1, 2011

Gayle, oh how dreadful I feel over Bob's death and memories all to recent flow back into my head. My thoughts are with you now and into the days to follow, you two were such a comfort to me I shall never forget itand if there is any way I can help you know to call...
Dr Gus

Susie & Dave Wooster

March 1, 2011

Gayle, Bob was such a great guy and a good Better Bodies/cycling friend of ours! I'll never forget his wild & crazy cycling socks and his great smile. May it help to know that we care and are thinking of you & your family in this time of loss.

Mike King

March 1, 2011

Gayle and Erich,

Words can't express how much Bob and each of you have meant to all of us over the years. You are all part of our family and we love you guys and will miss Bob dearly. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Jim & Mary Jean King
Mike, Jennifer, Alex & Julia King
Greg, Barb, Christopher & Sam Thompson
Dave & Donna Codoni

March 1, 2011

Gayle and Family,

We are truly sorry for the loss of such a great man. He was a pillar of strength and courage. I will miss our conversations and laughter we've had together for many years. I will always remember him for his will never to quit.

I will be in prayer for your family and may the Lord grant you peace during this most difficult time.

Todd Mills and the Better Bodies family

March 1, 2011

Gayle and Tom: I'm sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remember Bob at Cathedral High School many years ago - Bob was part of the Arbor St crowd that took the street car to Cathedral; Bob was an enthusiastic student, participated in all school activities, and nobody could ice skate like Bob. He continued this spirit throughout life and work. I will keep you all in my prayers. Bill Caniglia

Denise K. Hall

February 28, 2011

"Super-Bob"! That's what I called him. Bob could put a smile on anyones face!!
My heart just breaks for you, Gayle & family. What a dear, dear man. I'll never forget his crazy hats!!! I will soo miss him at the Bagel Bin!!
With love & our deepest sympathies!!

kyle johnson

February 28, 2011

Gayle, Erich, and family: As we grew up living next door to you on Vane Street, it was always a pleasure and great fun to know you. Bob took pride and pleasure in keeping those vintage cars looking show-room new. And (I didn't know at the time), all those "ski-trips" you made every year would end up being something I later greatly identified with, as I took up the sport at age 30 and have enjoyed it almost that many years now too. I'll never forget that morning I skiied with Bob at Winter Park a few years ago-- which was the day he became ill in the afternoon. I don't know if that was the last time Bob was on the slopes (I hope not), but if it was, I'm happy he saved one of his last runs for me. The Ross' have always been a live-life-to-the-fullest family and I KNOW they will miss Bob. Glad I knew him.
sympathy and regards, kyle johnson

Diane Katzdorn

February 27, 2011

Erich and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time of Bob's passing. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but please know I am thinking of and here for you and your family. My deepest condolences and sympathies.

Larry & Retha Herman

February 27, 2011

Gayle,
We are so sorry . . . we lost one of the really good guys. We'll think of Bob fondly whenever we see those ugly bicycle socks. Our thoughts are with you . . .
Larry & Retha Herman (Rio Verde

February 27, 2011

Gayle,
We are so sorry . . . we lost one of the really good guys. We'll think of Bob fondly whenever we see those ugly bicycle socks. Our thoughts are with you . . .
Larry & Retha Herman (Rio Verde

February 26, 2011

Bob was a very good friend, and I have many fond memories of
he and his wife Gayle, and the good times we had together.

Connie Mayer

Connie Mayer

February 26, 2011

Dear Gayle...I am so sorry. Tom told me
about Bob....I remember the time the four
of us went water skiing at Lake of the
Ozarks....

Pete & Pat Monrad

February 26, 2011

And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
Khalil Gibran

You will be missed, you lovely, lovely man.

Thomas Ross

February 25, 2011

Life is short and in reflection it seems my relationship with my Brother and best friend Bob has been condensed inside a very small window but in reality we did indeed together enjoy so many of the fruits of life in a way I will always treasure. We skied countless miles in the mountains of Colorado, played tennis, talked cars, enjoyed adult beverages, and engulfed in deep and sometimes controversial conversations. Looking forward I'm already missing Bro. Bob but will forever hold him in my heart. He lived a good life and prioritized doing God's will and his reward in eternity is unquestionable. May Gayle, Erich, Jen and soon to be grandson be comforted in God's love and peace. I'll see you later Bob................."Tommy"

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