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Robert Winchell Obituary
Robert Eugene Winchell age 98 died December 21st, 2019 in North Platt, NE.
Bob was born December 13, 1921 In Goodland, Kansas, the son of Daniel and Martha (Erickson) Winchell.
He married Barbara Harding in Sidney, Nebraska on January 24th, 1943. They were married 73 years before Barb’s passing in 2015. They brought into this world four children; Linda, Dan, John, and Dean.
Bob served his country in the South Pacific in WWII aboard the USS Wachapreague. After returning from the war he went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in 1946, following job openings on
the Railroad eastward from Julesburg, Colorado before finally settling in North Platte. Bob retired in 1982. After retirement he spent his time enjoying the many friends and grandkids that have been so much a part of their lives.
He is survived by sons Dan (Linda) of North Platte, John (Gayle) of North Platte, Dean (Tina) of Harvard, Ne; brother-in-law Marvin Harding of Houston, sisters-in-law Carma Ehalt of Arizona, Rose Harding of Burns, Wyoming, and Roberta Harding of Thousand Palms, California; 15 Grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren and 5 Great-Great- Grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife and daughter, Linda Fairchild.
Although a long life results in many acquaintances, perhaps not as many true friends.
Many special memories of his friend Chris Linn, the extraordinary kindness of his caregiver,
Sara Zogg, and of Chuck Matthews a friend who never forgot his service to his country.
Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Memorials may be made in his name.
Services will be 11am Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp presiding. Private family inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Cremation was chosen. The memorial book may be signed from 9am to 5pm Friday, December 27, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in charge of arrangements.
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Dan Janak
December 26, 2019
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
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Steven Rea
December 26, 2019
May you Rest In Peace Bob. I have fond memories of my folks (Dick and Betty Rea) and Bob and Barb and the Millers and maybe some others back in the day enjoying and living life! I think Bob outlived them all! Not to many of the grand generation left with us here, but hopefully we will all meet again in eternal life. Bob thanks for bringing joy and laughter into my life. Steven Rea
Michelle Thompson
December 25, 2019
My great uncle Bob, I just hope you know how very loved you were and that you are going to be missed by so many. I will always cherish my memories of you and aunt Barb and grandma Yarbrough and playing pitch. There are so many found memories of you going through my mind right now thats bringing a smile to my face but also tears of sorrow. You lived a very long and beautiful life and we are all so lucky to have had you for so long. God Bless my family and know you are all on my mind and will always be in my heart. Prayers for comfort. Love you all.
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