Robert Regan Obituary
Bob was born March 25, 1956, in Council Bluffs, to Jerome and Wanda Canfield Regan and graduated from St. Albert High School in 1974. He was united in marriage to Teri Klesath on April 6, 1984. Bob worked for Con Agra Foods (A) Mill for over 34 years. He was a member of St. Peters Church. Bob's life will be remembered for his love for his wife Teri, and his children, Jessica, Jeff, Emily and Christian and his siblings, Husker football, and fishing and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome; mother, Wanda Hood; sister, Vicki Paul.
Survivors include wife Teri, of Council Bluffs; daughter, Jessica Knecht and husband, Adam, of Omaha, Neb.; son, Jeff Regan and wife, Chelsea, of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Emily Regan; son, Christian Regan and wife, Melanie; brothers, Michael Regan and wife, Carol, Steve Regan and wife, Jean, all of Council Bluffs, Denny Regan, of Casa Grande, Ariz., Tom Regan, of Wymore, Neb.; sisters, Cindy Wilson and husband, Tom, and Chris Regan, all of Omaha; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Pfeiffer and husband, Bill, of Council Bluffs; father-in-law, Bob Klesath and wife, Suz, of Papillion, Neb.; nieces and nephews.
Visitation begins Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Wake Service at 6:30 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 a.m., St. Peters Church, Council Bluffs. Father Chuck Kottas, celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with a luncheon to follow, back at St. Peters. In lieu of flowers, family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Peggy Cavanaugh
March 4, 2011
Christian, Melanie and family. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. You have been in my prayers. Peggy (Target)
Marsheila Blackburn Toupal
February 22, 2011
Terri and Family,
I send my condolences. I wanted to say that Bob is a part of many good memories I have of our young life. He was a very generous, kind and fun person. So sorry for your loss.
Gordy Poole
February 21, 2011
Dear Teri and Family,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was always positive and a happy guy. I'll always remember the fun we had during our school years...watching football, having a couple beers...the list goes on. God bless you. Gordy and family
Julie Barak
February 21, 2011
Teri,
I'm so sorry about Bob's death. In my memories of him, he is full of life and laughter. He made a lot of people happy during his life, and we will all miss him. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Terry & Cindi Nation
February 21, 2011
Teri
Sorry for your lost. Bob was very lucky to have you and your family to take of him through all his hard times. cindi and I are thinking of you all. take care
Debbie Marr
February 20, 2011
I'm so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. All of us in the Class of 1974 will miss Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Debbie Marr
Kim (Hunt)Kriegler
February 20, 2011
Teri - just picked up the last few days of papers and read about your husband. I am so sorry for your loss My heart goes out to you and your family.
brian
February 19, 2011
I will never forget that laugh while we were young bucks going back and fourth to work. God bless you and your family, walk with God.
Diana Rohloff
February 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! I went to highschool with Bob. He was a good guy!
Diana (Lemire)Rohloff
Kay L. Nelson
February 19, 2011
Teri Rose and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Know that he his home with God and there is one more angel looking down upon us. My love to all.
Miss Kay
Louie Amenzo
February 19, 2011
Although I haven't spoken with Bob in almost 7 years, I'm confident I could walk up to him, say hello and instantly pick up our last conversation. He was that kind of person, open, witty, fun loving and immensely likeable. Almost of my memories of Bob are from high school, where I think we met for the first time on the football field, during grueling two-a-day practices. He was competitive, and as I recall, a pretty good athlete. We stayed friends throughout high school and Bob always seemed to be near the center of the active high school social life at SA.
I was not surprised to learn he fathered several children and built a loving and successful family with his wife, Terri, whom I met on more than one occasion, but I never got to know very well. I sure he made as many friends after high school, as he did during.
“Robert” Regan, was a name I never heard. We always called him “Animal Bob”, a name given to him by one of the coaches our freshman year. And the name stuck, even though he wasn’t an animal in the usual sense of the word. But at St. Albert’s, a given name, especially one that caught on, was something to be worn, like a letter jacket, and Animal Bob wore it well.
It is of course sad to say farewell to an old friend as he passes on to the next big dance. I never really got to say goodbye, but we did have that warm and kidding chat several years ago.
Well, Bob old friend, this weekend is all about you and I’m told there is a huge turnout of faithful, teary-eyed friends. You left us too early, but in doing so you move on at the top of your game, something few of us will ever get to do. When you open your eyes again and find yourself in good company, I imagine you’ll seek out another Bob, Bob Devaney, and after a few drinks you’ll start joking and then realize there’s no glory in stealing the Sooner Schooner on game day, with the Huskers moving east for more money and whatnot. I hear no one has ever stolen the dot on the “I” during the Buckeye marching band halftime show, so when it happens I’ll know that our friend with the unforgettable smirk has done it again.
Until later,
Louie
Class of ’74.
February 18, 2011
Teri, to you and all of your kids and family...I am so sorry for your loss. It is far too soon for you to have to say goodbye to your husband. We are praying for you and hoping that you all can remember the good times and receive comfort from being together. Carolee Joslin Morrison (Tennessee)
Dan Jackson
February 18, 2011
Praying for the family...
Jim & Gayla Johnson
February 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denise (Casson)Holzinger
February 18, 2011
I went to high school with Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Christine (Brich) Dutton
February 18, 2011
Although I have not kept in touch with Bob, it is always sad to lose a classmate; makes one realize how short life is. God be with him and his family. Love and prayers,
Debbie Strong-Headley
February 18, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to grade/high school with Bob. May memories fill your heart.
Kristine Underwood-Birchard
February 18, 2011
Dear Regan Family,
Please know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers,and if there is anything I can do please contact me
Emily Whittington
February 18, 2011
You are such an amazing family, and I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Kristy Hassay
February 18, 2011
Teri, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vincent Albertson
February 18, 2011
Teri i am sorry its hard to tell you my prayers are with you and the famley know that if you can use my help call me it gets a little less but remains tuff to get through days to come with prayers and frendship Vince an my angel Carolyn Albertson in the hands of Jesus will he rest now
Linda Griffis
February 18, 2011
Teri~
I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
You and your family are in my prayers. God is our Strength in troubled times.
February 18, 2011
Teri, My heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know that your faith and support of all those that love and care about you will get you through this time. I love you!! Ann Kerr
Kris Sulentic
February 18, 2011
Regans,
You know you all have a special place in our hearts. We love each and every one of you and will be here anytime you need us. The love and good times you all shared will be what keeps you going. You are all very strong individuals and will be watched by a very special Angel. Rest in Peace Bob.
Our prayers and hugs to you all.
John and Kris Sulentic
Kyle and Meredith Sulentic
Amy and Travis Mitchell
Terry Sorenson
February 18, 2011
I am so sorry Mary thinking of you today.
Terry Sorenson family
February 18, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Core-Green
Phoenix, Az.
Paul May
February 18, 2011
Teri and family, So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please know that time, family, friends and faith will see you through this difficult time and that your lives will be forever watched over. Abigail, Brandyn, Lois and Paul
john minor
February 18, 2011
My condolences to you all. He was a good man....I'm grateful I knew him.
Sandra Dimitrov
February 18, 2011
Dear Teri, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and your whole family. If you need anything, just call!
I'll e-mail you soon...BIG HUGS!!
February 18, 2011
Death is the passageway to salvation and heaven, where Bob is now enjoying his new life, and singing with the host of angels. May his vacant place be filled with thy Holy Spirit, and comfort you in the days ahead. Life is so short. Like a blink of an eye, it can be gone. Bob will be missed, but not forgotten. Have faith and reassurance in our loving Savior's ultimate plan. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time! With sincere sympathy, Gale, Sandeanne, and Colby Vetter Hartley, Iowa
February 17, 2011
Dear Teri and Family,
I was so sad to see such a great man taken from us so early. The short time that I have had the privilege to have known you and the early beginnings of your precious family, it was truly a privilege. Please take some solace in knowing that all of you will have your very own special angel to watch over all of you for all the years to come.
We will keep you in and prayers and thoughts, if there is anything that either Ashleigh or I can do to help out please do not hesitate to ask
Kathy and Ashleigh Harrington
Kay Moore White
February 17, 2011
To Bobby's Family
Sorry for your loss.
I knew him as a kid growing up on 9th Avenue. Good guy and he was a great brother to his sisters and brothers. He is in gods loving hands now.
Lisa Roane
February 17, 2011
Teri & Family,
No words can make the pain go away, but just remember he is no longer suffering and is now in a good place! Now you all have a guardian angel watching over you!
I'm so sorry that this had to happen to Bob and all of you at such a young age. My prayers are with you. Lisa Roane and family
Teg Karr
February 17, 2011
Teri, your children, and Family..My prayers tonight will have you in them. I will have the memories as well as your classmates of the two of you at our reunion this past summer. Bob was a bright ray of sunshine in your life. Please take care of yourself during this time of grieving. Teg Karr
Sonya Reynolds
February 17, 2011
Teri & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John, Sonya, Becky and Josh
Reynolds
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Bob I will try my best to help take care of Teri now that you are gone. I told you I would get you whatever you wanted or needed while you were here! If I had to make,buy or steal it!! Well now that is also true for Teri! (we just won't tell Father Chuck about the stealing part). The Love that you shared with Teri and your children will make wonderful memories for them in the days and weeks to come. It was so sad watching you suffer from your cancer. Rest in Peace free from pain. II Timothy 7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." Your Sugar Mama loves you so much! See you later.
Shirly Rochelle
February 17, 2011
so very sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Arterburn
February 17, 2011
My love goes out to the friends and family who lost a great man! Bob was one of the good guys who was taken too soon. The only good thing is that he is not in any more pain. As the song goes: "God only cries for the living cause the living are the ones left to carry on"
Kari Fitzgerrell
February 17, 2011
Teri so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Kari (Anderson) Fitzgerrell
February 17, 2011
Teri and Family,
We are truly bereaved with the passing of Bob. We extend our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Bob enjoy the peace he earned and deserves.
Michael McKee and Family
Sue Brownlee
February 17, 2011
Teri I was so shocked and sad to hear the news that Bob had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Sue Brownlee and Family
Karen Sealock-Hedgecock
February 17, 2011
Teri, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am just a call away if you need me. Our love is sent your way.
David Knudsen
February 17, 2011
Our thoughts are with you my friend also in our hearts
February 17, 2011
Teri and Family,
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Stephanie and Mark Snyder
February 17, 2011
Regan Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, you in our thoughts, and hearts.
Jacque & Dustin Loos
Allison Thomas
February 17, 2011
The Regans are the most loving people I have ever met. I really don't have the words to tell you all how sorry I am. I love you and I know Bob will always watch over you and laugh and smile. <3
February 17, 2011
Teri,
I am so sorry, I have been in shock since I found out last night. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ya! Tom and Michele Madsen
Kristin (Kelley) Weiss
February 17, 2011
Teri and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was very sad to hear of your loss. Even though we have not seen each other in years, I can still see him dropping of Jessica and Jeff at Cindy's house just like it was yesterday. May he forever rest in peace!
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You are in our Hearts
Kristin, Cheryl and family
Eric Albertson
February 17, 2011
No words to say. My heart goes out to the Family. Anything you need please call.
Colleen OConnor
February 17, 2011
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, my prayers are with you!!
February 17, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Stephanie, Valerie, and Karla
julie brietzke
February 17, 2011
Teri and family ~ We are so for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Brietzke's
Sandy Kanger
February 17, 2011
Teri, I was so sorry to hear about Bob. I worked with Bob at the Mill for over 6 years. This is such a good picture of him & the way I remember him. He was a fun guy to have around and so humerous.
Bless you all.
Dennis & Jan Willey
February 17, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. Bob was a wonderful person. Praying your memories will bring you comfort.
In Christ's Love
The Willeys
February 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. We were very sad to hear about Bob.
Dons Automotive
Teresa Kenkel
February 17, 2011
We are praying for Teri and the children, for strength.Rick, Lauryn and I were very sad to hear that Bob had passed.May he rest forever in peace.
February 17, 2011
A great guy, great husband and father, and a great brother. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. God Bless. Steve Regan
Eileen Kenzevich
February 17, 2011
You are in our thoughts, Love Eileen, Dave, and Violeta
Bob was very proud of all 4 of his children.
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Bob and Teri at Disney World
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Jeff and Chelsea's wedding
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Christian and Melanie's wedding
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Jessica and Adam's wedding
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Christian,Teri,Jeff,Jessica,Bob and Emily
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Sandy Thomas
February 17, 2011
Bob I will try my best to help take care of Teri now that you are gone. I told you I would get you whatever you wanted or needed while you were here! If I had to make,buy or steal it!! Well now that is also true for Teri! (we just won't tell Father Chuck about the stealing part). The Love that you shared with Teri and your children will make wonderful memories for them in the days and weeks to come. It was so sad watching you suffer from your cancer. Rest in Peace free from pain. II Timothy 7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." Your Sugar Mama loves you so much! See you later.
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