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Robert DOBSON Obituary
Robert D. (Bob) Dobson, 88, of Fremont, NE, died Thursday, June 28, 2012. During WWII Mr. Dobson served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. As a chemical engineer at P&G, he helped develop Crisco, Jiff peanut butter, Duncan Hines cake mixes, and Pringles potato chips. In Greenhills he was active in community affairs and was elected for several terms to town council and ultimately as council president. After early retirement he returned to Nebraska to build the dream house that he and his wife designed. The house became renowned for its innovative earth-sheltered solar design. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Lou Dobson; a sister Dona Williams of Cocoa, FL; a brother David of Titusville, FL; children Rob Dobson of Bedford, MA; Deborah Dobson of Tucson, AZ; Becky Dobson of St. Paul, MN; and Martha Gamm of Dakota Dunes, SD; granddaughters Emily and Alison Gamm; as well as Brian Magee, Nora Simmons, Barb Chapman, and Darwin Gamm. To express condolences e-mail [email protected] or mail The Dobsons, 391 Davis Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
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Bob & Julie Baker
July 9, 2012
When you look up the term "gentleman" in the dictionary, you should see Bob's picture there. Though our paths had separated in recent years, he and Mary Lou have found their ways into our thoughts during that time. To the family my heart goes out them all as I too am one whom had been raised by such a gentleman as Bob was. His absence is deeply felt, but the treasures he placed in us, friends and family, makes us better for having had him in our lives. I and my family have been blessed to have he and Mary Lou as carring friends and co-reenactors at the Fort, during the last 18 plus years. May God bless you all.
Michael and Joan Brenneman
July 9, 2012
Thanks for being a friend these past twenty years.
Bill Fead
July 8, 2012
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
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Barbara Chapman
July 8, 2012
When I think of Bob what comes to mind is: kind; gentle man; intellectual and
made me smile so very often. His presence is felt deeply. And my thoughts are with Mary Lou and this wonderful family.
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