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Robert Ellsworth Obituary
April 19, 1941 - June 18, 2025
Robert "Bob" Francis Ellsworth (84), of North Lake, South Bend, Neb., passed away on June 18, 2025. Bob was born on April 19, 1941.
Bob passed peacefully surrounded by family. Son of Lucille and Francis Ellsworth. Bob was born and raised in Lincoln, Neb. He married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Ann Henderson and they were married for 66 years.
Bob held a distinguished career at State Farm Insurance for 42 years. He was a claims adjuster and also worked around the US on the National Catastrophe Crew.
After Bob retired, he and Shirley enjoyed their time living at the lake. He loved woodworking, model boats and airplanes and coffee club with their many close friends.
Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Greg (Karen); daughter, Lori (Paul) Synhorst; grandchildren, Andrew Synhorst (Michaela), David Synhorst (Abby); and five great- grandchildren. Sister, Sharon Fisher (Hank).
Preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Francis.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., also at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Family has requested casual attire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or ALS Foundation. lincolnfh.com
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home
6800 South 14th Street , Lincoln, NE 68512
402-423-1515
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Marcia Yost.
July 10, 2025
Shirley And family, so sorry to hear of Bob`s passing. He will be missed. I apologize for not keeping in contact better. I miss all our friends at the lake. Your family was very instrumental in many interesting times and helping Kurt and I adapt to the lake. It´s funny. I should just see this today, I believe it´s Shirley`s birthday today. So I wish youhappy birthday young lady and I am so sorry For your loss.
Joanne Bronson
June 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Bob´s death. I will miss seeing him and his beautiful dog at the mailbox. He was a kind and generous neighbor.
Jerry Carden
June 26, 2025
So sorry to hear about Bob. We had some great times hunting quail in southeast Nebraska when I first came to Nebraska. Bob always had some great hunting dogs. I learned a lesson from him- do not borrow your friends dog. May God bless and comfort the family during this loss. I am in Alabama visiting family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless! Jerry carden
LN
June 24, 2025
What a peaceful photo, he would have been very happy with your choice. God Bless Your Family
Linda Hueppelsheuser Blomgren
June 23, 2025
I remember Bob from North Lake. The 4th of July ski shows were a hit. I can remember his mom and dad as well. The cabin was silver and red. Great family! Sorry for loss
Carol Klaus
June 22, 2025
Sending our love to the Shirley and children. Bob was an amazing man. We knew him from the lake. So sorry we will be out of town next week. Dan and Carol Porter Klaus. Cabin 13
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