Bob J. Borer

Bob J. Borer obituary, Norfolk, NE

Bob J. Borer

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Mar

18

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

201 N. 4th St., Petersburg, NE 68652

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Mar

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

201 N. 4th St., Petersburg, NE 68652

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Bob Borer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Levander Funeral Home, Inc.- Albion on Mar. 10, 2026.
Bob J. Borer, 71, of Norfolk, NE, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Petersburg, NE with Fr. John Norman and Deacon John Starman officiating. Inurnment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Levander Funeral Home of Albion, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Joel Borer was born January 16, 1955, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, NE, to Richard and Miriam (Heying) Borer. He grew up between Albion and Petersburg and attended St. Michael's School in Albion through the eighth grade before graduating from Albion Public Schools in 1973.

Bob spent many years working as an over-the-road truck driver for various trucking companies. He enjoyed the open road and the trucking lifestyle.

Bob was a member of the Catholic faith. In his free time, Bob enjoyed watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers, playing pool, watching the television series Ice Road Truckers, and attending NASCAR races.

Bob is survived by his seven siblings: Rick Borer of Atkinson, Ne; Dave (Judy) Borer of Lincoln, NE; Mary Lu (John) Larson of Petersburg, NE; Karry Borer of Albion, NE; Joni (David) Hathaway of Norfolk, NE; Terry (Teresa) Borer of Papillion, NE; Lynn (Kristy) Borer of Castlewood, SD; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relative and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Jans Borer; and nephew: John Alan Larson.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

18

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

201 N. 4th St., Petersburg, NE 68652

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

201 N. 4th St., Petersburg, NE 68652

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels