Bob Groeger Obituary
Robert Groeger passed away Sunday January 14,2018 at home. Robert was born in Atkinson, Nebraska to Louis Groeger and Julia Weber Groeger on July 8, 1925. He graduated from Atkinson Public School. He attended Texas A & M. He served in the US Navy as a radio operator on a mine sweeper ship. Robert is a veteran of World War II. After being discharged from the service, Robert had a successful career for 38 years employed by Chicago & Northwestern Railroad as a station agent. He retired in 1986.
On August 1st, 1949 he was united in marriage to Geraldine Dexter at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Atkinson, Nebraska. To this union two sons were born, Bob and Dick.
Robert’s hobbies were Hunting, Fishing, Golfing, and Wood Working. He and Gerry also enjoyed traveling the United States in their motorhome.
Survivors include his wife Geraldine, two sons Bob (Kathy) and Dick (Julie), Grandson Dexter (Michelle) Step Grand Daughters Jessica (Alex), Jill (Derek), and Jamie. Five Great Grand Children. Sister Dolores Lower (Lyle), Brother-in-law Bill Dexter (Nancy) Sister-in-law Pat Gutherie. Along with many nieces and nephew and friends.
Internment will be at the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Atkinson, Ne.
Visitation will take place at Heritage Funeral Home on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 4:30-6:30pm with a Wake service and Rosary beginning at 6:30pm. Funeral services for Bob will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:30 am with a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that your presence is the best gift. No flowers needed.
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Kathy Stagnaro
January 17, 2018
Bob was a dear gentle man who we enjoyed visiting with when we were in Sioux Falls. He was so helpful to us with garden management/sprinklers in our Villa home. He will truly be missed and we send our heart felt condolences to Gerry and his family. It's a huge loss to our neighborhood.
Kathy and Don Stagnaro
January 16, 2018
Dick and Julie,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Fr.Ron Garry
January 15, 2018
Am grateful for his goodness to our family when we lived in Gregory. I will offer a mass intention for Bob.
January 15, 2018
My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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Nancy & Tom Cooley
January 15, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.
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