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Robert Dean “Bob” Retzlaff

Birth	:	10 Jun 1935 Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Oct 2016 Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Gordon Cemetery, Gordon, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7858009, -102.2102966
Description	:	Robert (Dean) Retzlaff passed away on Oct. 30, 2016, at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, Neb. He was born June 10, 1935, to Warren and Esther (Swick) Retzlaff, and was a long-time resident of Sheridan County. Bob grew up on the family farm south of Clinton, Neb. and graduated from Gordon High School. His childhood was filled with family and farm life, and he was quite the prankster as a teenager. In 1954 he married Lois Evans and they shared over 60 years together. Bob’s early jobs were as a ranch hand around the county, and then he moved his young family... Read More	Robert (Dean) Retzlaff passed away on Oct. 30, 2016, at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, Neb. He was born June 10, 1935, to Warren and Esther (Swick) Retzlaff, and was a long-time resident of Sheridan County. Bob grew up on the family farm south of Clinton, Neb. and graduated from Gordon High School. His childhood was filled with family and farm life, and he was quite the prankster as a teenager. In 1954 he married Lois Evans and they shared over 60 years together. Bob’s early jobs were as a ranch hand around the county, and then he moved his young family to Pine Ridge, S.D.; White Clay, Neb.; Rapid City, S.D.; and Portland, Ore., before finally settling in Clinton, Neb., where he spent 47 years before moving to Pioneer Manor after breaking his leg in 2015. Many people knew Bob as a top-notch tractor mechanic who served many ranchers and farmers over the years; starting out at Frontier International in Rushville, and then owning Ag-Repair in Chadron until 2009. He frequently talked about his love of diagnosing and fixing difficult machinery. Story telling as well as a booming laugh may well be what acquaintances remember most about Bob. He had an extensive repertoire of jokes. Even in his last months at Pioneer Manor, he managed to come up with new witticisms; keeping the staff and other residents entertained. Family will recall Bob sitting on his porch swing watching the sun set, as well as the annual July 4 celebrations that he and Lois hosted. He loved fireworks and was the originator of the “Retzlaff Firecracker Ladder”, which grew over the years to include thousands of firecrackers. He loved nothing more than to be surrounded by his loved ones, reminiscing and telling stories. Bob is survived by his 4 children: daughter Mary (Ron) Shedeed of Clinton, Neb.; son Vance (Donna) Retzlaff of Chadron, Neb.; daughter Marla (Patrick) DeMars of Spokane, Wash. and son Verlin (Lori) Retzlaff of Chadron, Neb.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 3 siblings, Ron (Sue) Retzlaff, Roy (Nina) Retzlaff and Carol Wenzel. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; and his brother, Harold. Memorial services will be held at Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home in Gordon, Neb. on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016, at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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Robert Dean “Bob” Retzlaff's memorial is located at: Gordon Cemetery, Gordon, Sheridan County, USA.
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Robert Dean “Bob” Retzlaff death on 30 Oct 2016 in Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.7858009
Longitude: -102.2102966

Family Members:

Parent

Warren W. “Red” Retzlaff

(1900 - 1989)

Esther M. Swick Retzlaff

(1908 - 1970)

Spouse

Lois Grace Evans Retzlaff

(1936 - 2015)

Siblings

Harold Lester Retzlaff

(1926 - 2001)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gordon Cemetery
Gordon, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7858009, -102.2102966

2. Mount Hope Cemetery
Gordon, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7113991, -102.2241974

3. Dane Cemetery
Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7924300, -102.0824700

4. Bethel Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9011002, -102.3208008

5. Lavaca Cemetery
Irwin, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7332993, -102.0175018

6. Amity Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8036003, -102.4389038

7. Fair View Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7155991, -102.4325027

8. Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9015500, -102.4025500

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7174988, -102.4436035

10. Feather on Head Cemetery
Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0311012, -102.1611023

11. Holly Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8575120, -102.5370990

12. Novotny Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -102.5963974

13. Davis Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5421000, -102.4118800

14. Wolf Creek Community Cemetery
Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0405750, -102.3966490

15. Spotted Bear Family Cemetery
Denby, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0608200, -102.3376600

16. Preble Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6504000, -102.5765000

17. Abold Family Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8863500, -102.6158000

18. Bomar Cemetery
Hay Springs, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8062000, -102.6459600

19. Native American Cemetery
Oglala, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0886002, -102.3550034

20. White Clay Cemetery
Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9732820, -102.5667230

21. Knight Cemetery
Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1039009, -102.1200027

22. Holy Cross Cemetery
Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0194016, -102.5503006

23. Pine Ridge Presbyterian Cemetery
Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0235200, -102.5506200

24. Beguin Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -102.4982986