Robert Michaelis

Robert "Bob" Michaelis, 75, of West Point died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at his home.

Robert Francis Michaelis was born Oct. 17, 1938, on the family farm northeast of West Point to Ben and Sylvia (Toelle) Michaelis. He grew up on the farm, graduated from Guardian Angels High School in 1957, and served in the United States Army from September 1956 until September 1958, working as an Army baker assigned to U.S. Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C. On Sept. 29, 1962, Bob married Carolyn Rief at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point.

Bob worked for Martin Donut Company in Omaha, then in West Point for Grain States, Wimmers Meat Products, IBP, and as owner of Bob's Bakery for 30 years until he retired in 2000. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving on St. Mary's Parish council for three years, Knights of Columbus, West Point Jaycees, and Nebraska Bakers' Association, serving on the board for 25 years and as Vice President and President two years each. Bob enjoyed his grandchildren, GACC sports, Husker football and basketball, and family reunions. He's remembered fondly for remembering every wedding anniversary and his wife's birthday, usually with flowers.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, of West Point; daughters, Kelly Lynn Michaelis of West Point and Michelle (Mark) Aylor of Lincoln; sons, Robert (Colleen) Michaelis of McCook and Scott (Michele) Michaelis of Bennington; grandchildren, Brandon, Connor, Devin Michelle, Evan and Aliece Aylor, Naomi Rose Michaelis and Thara and Kaylen Michaelis; sisters, Jean Popken of Scribner, Arlene (Lester) French of Wood River, Ill., and Ruth (William) Nagengast of West Point; brothers, James (Sharon) Michaelis of Dodge and Dennis (Linda) Michaelis of West Point; and sister-in-law, Iona Michaelis of West Point.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth on March 9, 2014; and parents-in-law, Casper F. and Bernadine Rief.

A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Gerald Gonderinger as celebrant. Burial with VFW Post 4912 and American Legion Post 70 military honors will be at St. Michael's Cemetery. Wake Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, and visitation will be 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, both at Stokely Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to GACC Endowment, St. Mary's Endowment, American Cancer Society or St. Francis Hospital Foundation.

Stokely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.