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Robert A. "Bob" Leaper
1956 - 2026
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1956
DIED
2026
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Robert Leaper Obituary
July 20, 1956 - February 19, 2026
Robert A. "Bob", "Mr. Haney" Leaper, 69, of Cortland, passed away February 19, 2026.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda of Cortland; son, Matthew (Megan) Leaper of Austin, Texas; step-children, Anthony Griess of Beatrice, Samuel Griess of Trinidad, Colo., Rachael Griess of Roca, and Don Griess of Clay Center; adopted daughter, Lauren Van Beveren of Lincoln; grandchildren, Elise, Sophia, Alexander, Liv, Bentyn, Maverick, Merrick, Daxtyn, and Tallulah; sister, Donna (William) Soupene of Beatrice; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Maggie (Yott) Leaper; brother, Lanny Leaper; sisters, Nancy Leaper, Barbara Nelson and Ruth Haynes.
Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Pickrell with Pastor Mike Williams officiating. Casual attire is encouraged. Family prayer service: 10:15 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Interment: Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Pickrell. Visitation: Monday, February 23, 2026, from noon to 8 pm. Family greeting relatives and friends: Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established by the family for a future designation. www.foxfuneralhome.net. Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.
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Beatrice, NE 68310
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