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Robert Fuchs Obituary
July 22, 1943 - February 12, 2025
Robert L. Fuchs, 81, of Arlington, Neb., passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Neb. He was born July 22, 1943 in Fremont, Neb., to Oswald and Leona (Hagerbaumer) Fuchs. He was the 100th baby born at the old Fremont Hospital.
He grew up and lived his entire life in and around Arlington. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1961 and then served in the Nebraska Army National Guard from 1961 to 1969. He married Cheryl Penke on April 8, 1967 in Omaha, Neb.
Robert was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Arlington and his faith was very important to him. He was a lifetime member of the Fremont Car Club and 40 year member of the American Legion Post #71 of Arlington. He enjoyed going to car shows with his 61 Ford. After church he liked to take Cheryl on trips to nearby wineries and just relax and enjoy each other's company.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene (Mary) Fuchs; and sister, Arlyce (Charles) Olsen.
Robert is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Michelle Frickenstein of Fremont, Neb.; son, Michael (Sarah) Fuchs all of Arlington, Neb.; brother, Roger (Jean) Fuchs of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, Grant and Paige Frickenstein, Aaron, Erica and Isaiah Fuchs; sister-in-law, Melinda (Steve) Sergeant of Elkhorn, Neb.; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Arlington. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home Arlington. Interment with Military Honors will be at St. Paul's Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the church and Arlington Vol. Fire Dept . Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home 232 W. Eagle, Arlington, Neb. 68002 402-478-4151.
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Linda (Nelson) Wright
February 26, 2025
What great memories I have of our car shows together. Sending a big hug to you Cheryl! He will be missed!
Douglas E. Swanson
February 19, 2025
Always enjoyed visiting with Boband liked having him bring his '61 to my Ford show in Ceresco. Met him while pitting with Jim Wyman years ago. Sincere Condolences. Douglas Swanson
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February 16, 2025
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