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Robert Hahn
January 23, 1947 - July 26, 2024
Robert Eugene Hahn, 77, Lincoln, died Friday, July 26. Born January 23,1947, Ainsworth, NE, to Ray and Alberta Hahn. Grew up in Burwell, NE. Registered nurse, worked at Bryan Memorial Hospital for 37 years, 14 as head nurse of surgical floor and ending his career with 15 years as night shift administrative house officer. Married to Bug (Benita) Johnson, Long Pine, NE, on October 21, 1983, in Lincoln.
A 1965 graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School where he played Basketball. Bob earned a BS in Health Sciences (1972) and a BSN (1983), both from Nebraska Wesleyan University. A member of the Nebraska Wesleyan basketball team through his senior year. He lettered and held records for season high (1967-68) in"most rebounds per season" (#3 then, #6 all-time) and "highest rebound average" (#2 then, #4 all-time). Bob scored the cumulative points to earn him a place as 1 of 40 members of the Wesleyan's Men's Basketball "1,000 Point Club". Bob liked to say he "majored in basketball and bridge".
Besides his life long interest in sports, Bob loved music, especially the Beatles, and sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of rock and roll and his mixed tapes with friends. He hosted a Christmas party for colleagues and friends with his wife Bug for a decade in the family home they built in northeast Lincoln.
Survivors: wife Bug, Lincoln; brother Richard (Jane), Hawaii; sister Roxane Hicks (Glenn), Lincoln; daughters Kandalyn (Richard Poemape), Chicago, IL, Chelsea (Alison Lenz), Lakewood, CO; son Rob (Mackenzie), Lincoln; grandson Julian Hahn Poemape, Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews, cats Fergie and Marley. Preceded in death by parents and sister Rickie Walsh (John).
No funeral. Celebration of Life, 1-4p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, Isles Reception Hall, 6232 Havelock, Lincoln. Memorials to the family for later designation.
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Denise Capek
October 21, 2024
Dear Bug and family. Sincerest sympathy for Bob´s passing. He cast a long shadow and touched many lives for the better. Wish I could say the pain of loss gets better with time, but I am not thinking that´s true. Fortune for the time we knew him. Denise Capek
Kris Sauberzweig
August 23, 2024
Bug and family. Bob was a great nurse and teacher to the student nurses. Our thoughts and prayers to you and ypur family.
Kris and Kevin Sauberzweig
Mike Zimmerman
August 21, 2024
Great memories from playing basketball with the Hahn brothers Bob & Dick at Nebraska Wesleyan in the late 1960's. Always enjoyed their conversations on the bus rides.. RIP Bob..
Mike "Zeke" Zimmerman
Gregg Kupfer
August 20, 2024
The first time we met we talked about basketball into the wee hours. The second time we met we talked about old hippie music into the night. Looking forward to our future conversations in Glory. Respectfully-
Gregg Kupfer
Dr Irv Weston
August 20, 2024
Bug and family:
So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing.
I was honored to call Bob a friend for 40 some years.
I still have fond memories of playing basketball with him at Bryan. He will be sorely missed! His legacy lives on. Doc Weston
Mary Seger Barker
August 20, 2024
Bug and Family,
So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. What a legacy he left at Bryan and in this world. Prayers for peace of heart for you and your family
Mary Seger Barker aka "the other Bob"
Karen Knaub
August 20, 2024
Bug and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was such a vivacious and king man. He will be missed! My condolences to you and your family.
Sue Findley
August 19, 2024
One of the best of the best!
Marsha Dukat LPN
August 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy. Always enjoyed visiting with him on the night shift. Very smart man.
Gloria Edgar
August 19, 2024
Thinking of you in this time of loss and sending hugs to you Bug.
Dawn Lomax
August 18, 2024
Bug and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My sincere condolences! -Dawn Lomax
Todd
August 18, 2024
I have no doubt that Bob will be missed and his life will be celebrated by many. He just had a way.....IYKYK
Bruce Grummert
August 18, 2024
I, worked @ Bryan Memorial Hospital on a Surgical Floor with Bob, being the Manager, & Team Leader words are he was a great manager along with his Wife (Bug) sorry to here of his Passing. Bruce Grummert
chuck berst
August 18, 2024
Knew Bob and Bug for many years at Bryan. Always enjoyed their company. Chuck Berst
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