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Robert Els
October 1, 1938 - October 10, 2023
Robert (Bob) Els of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 85.
Bob was born to Howard and Helen Els on October 1, 1938 in Lincoln. He attended Havelock and Northeast High School. He earned his BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University where he participated in football and track and was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. He began his coaching and teaching career in Odell, Nebraska and Lincoln, Kanas while finishing his MA from UNL.
Bob returned to Northeast in 1965 as a math teacher and football and track coach. After retiring from coaching, he continued at Northeast as a teacher, golf coach and athletic director until his retirement in 2002.
After retiring Bob continued to be involved in athletics as a grandparent spectator attending countless events for his six grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and he and Jerri were blessed to spend time traveling and being with friends and family.
Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jerri; daughter Kelly (Kevin) Schrad and son Ross (Jane). He is also survived by six grandchildren: Jason Schrad, Alec Schrad, Ryan (Sami) Schrad, Julie Els, Taylor Els, and Bo Els. Bob was blessed with his first great-grandchild, Noah Schrad, in the spring of this year.
Following a private family interment, we will honor Bob at a Celebration of Life on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the Valley Oak Room, 10501 Pine Lake Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Public Schools Foundation with a designation to the Northeast football program. 5905 O St. 68510
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael Keeney
December 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Your father was a great coach, and even a greater man. May peace be with you during this trying time.
Patricia (Nielsen) Prochnow
December 15, 2023
On behalf of the LNE Class of 1969, we want to express our sincere sympathies to the family of Mr. Els. He was a mentor, coach, teacher to so many of us. Many fond memories of Mr. Els. He will be missed.
Michael Keeney
November 6, 2023
Coach Els will always be a permanent presence in my thoughts and memories. He was a wonderful mentor, coach and human being.
My condolences to the immediate family, especially to Ross and Jane.
Bill Jarvis
October 30, 2023
Coach Els's teaching skills was the reason that I passed geometry. His coaching skills and encouragement made me a better football player. My father Bill Sr attended Northeast with Bob and always spoke highly of him. Bill Jarvis.
jim Miller
October 23, 2023
For almost every Sunday in the 70's I played golf with Bob or was his partner. There are certain sports comrades that last a lifetime and ours was one of them. I got to know Bob and his wife when he was football coach at Northeast High School. I always enjoyed his interviews for their honesty. Bob played in several golf outings with me and my relatives--and they got to like to because what you saw was what you got. Bob I will miss you and the great sports memories we shared. Jim Miller
Sheli Schindler
October 19, 2023
Ross, I am hopeful your memories of you great times with your dad provide you some comfort.
Carole Els Damron
October 17, 2023
Jerri
I heard about Bob´s passing from another relative. It left me with a feeling of sadness that we didn´t keep in touch through the years. Condolences to you and your family
Sharon Whisenhunt
October 17, 2023
Ross, so sorry to see where your father has passed. I always enjoyed talking to your father when my kids were at Northeast and in sports. Prayers to you and your family.
John Stewart
October 17, 2023
Mr.Els.What a great person.I was lucky to know him at Northeast. Great memories and a great experience Teacher ,coach.,and great friend
Eric Case
October 17, 2023
My condolences to the family. Good man. Honored to have played football under Coach Els.
Dave Stempson
October 17, 2023
Jerri, Kelly, Ross and family: Please accept our sympathies for the loss of Bob. We know you lost the Bob we knew years ago. We have so many memories of you guys, all of you, that are wonderful. Bob was a great guy who was passionate about everything he did and installed that in his kids. We´ve missed him for years and I know he will now be missed forever. God bless Bob and his family.
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