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Robert Emmett “Bob” McTygue

Birth	:	31 Oct 1924 Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 2013 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7317009, -99.5222015
Description	:	Robert Emmett "Bob" McTygue, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob was born on Halloween October 31, 1924, the perfect beginning and ending for a true Irishman. He was born at home on the family farm south of Eddyville, Nebraska, to Francis Patrick "Frank" and Mary Veronica "Vera" (Neville) McTygue. Bob was the seventh of nine children. Bob graduated from Eddyville (NE.) High School in 1942. He served in the Navy Seabees in Guam in the South Pacific during World War II. Bob... Read More	Robert Emmett "Bob" McTygue, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob was born on Halloween October 31, 1924, the perfect beginning and ending for a true Irishman. He was born at home on the family farm south of Eddyville, Nebraska, to Francis Patrick "Frank" and Mary Veronica "Vera" (Neville) McTygue. Bob was the seventh of nine children. Bob graduated from Eddyville (NE.) High School in 1942. He served in the Navy Seabees in Guam in the South Pacific during World War II. Bob married Jean Saulsbury on January 16, 1950, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, Nebraska. They were the first couple married in the church after it was rebuilt. Bob started to work for the Kjar Hay and Grain in Overton, NE. and then Burns O'Connor and Skinner, he retired from AGRI CO-OP in 1990. Bob worked at the same site from 1949, until he retired. His daughters know that he was the best dad in the world. He taught them his values; that family is the most important thing in life – treasure every moment! It is important to do a good job at everything that you do. Honesty is the best policy and pride in our Irish heritage. Grandpa McTygue taught all of his grandchildren to drive. They have great memories of these special times with Grandpa. Bob loved to play pitch and cribbage. He was a 60-year member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer member of the Overton Fire Department and a member of the American Legion. He loved to work in his garden, tell a joke and joke with Jean about her cooking. Bob never appreciated his middle name, "Emmett", until he traveled to Ireland for the first time. Bob was on a bus tour of Dublin and visiting with the tour guide. The bus driver made a special stop by the spot where the great Irish patriot, Robert Emmett was executed. The bus driver stopped so Bob could get off and get a photo of the exact spot in Dublin. Bob was also proud of the fact that he went to Washington, DC on the Hero's Flight to the World War II Memorial. He was honored to lay the wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in June, 2009. Bob is survived by: wife of 63 years, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law. Bob was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, John Patrick "Pat" and Francis Bernard "Frannie" McTygue; sisters, Patricia Chesarek, Catherine Cusick, and Loretta Herring and grandson, Brian Witmer. Internment with Military Honors was in the Overton Cemetery, Overton, NE. Published in Kearney Hub on March 18, 2013

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Robert Emmett “Bob” McTygue's memorial is located at: Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA.
When did Robert Emmett “Bob” McTygue death?
Robert Emmett “Bob” McTygue death on 17 Mar 2013 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7317009
Longitude: -99.5222015

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Patrick “Frank” McTygue

(1886 - 1964)

Mary Veronica “Vera” Neville McTygue

(1893 - 1988)

Spouse

Frances VerJean “Jean” Saulsbury McTygue

(1928 - 2022)

Siblings

John Patrick “Pat” McTygue

(1914 - 1973)

Anna Marie McTygue Brennan

(1915 - 2014)

Patricia Anne McTygue Chesarek

(1921 - 2011)

Francis Bernard “Frannie” McTygue

(1922 - 2005)

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