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Robert F. “Bob” Wilkins

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Birth	:	2 Apr 1917 Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2011 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4597015, -96.3392029
Description	:	Robert F."Bob" Wilkins, age 94, of Fremont, NE (formerly of Arlington, NE) died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Fremont Area Medical Center, Fremont, NE. He was born April 2, 1917, to Grover and Fern (Schafer) Wilkins. He grew up at rural Kennard and graduated from Kennard High School in 1934. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, for one year. After college, he entered the Army Air Force and served from January 13, 1942, to October 8, 1945, at Normandy, Northern France and England. Bob moved to rural Arlington, in 1965, where he farmed and raised livestock.... Read More	Robert F."Bob" Wilkins, age 94, of Fremont, NE (formerly of Arlington, NE) died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Fremont Area Medical Center, Fremont, NE. He was born April 2, 1917, to Grover and Fern (Schafer) Wilkins. He grew up at rural Kennard and graduated from Kennard High School in 1934. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, for one year. After college, he entered the Army Air Force and served from January 13, 1942, to October 8, 1945, at Normandy, Northern France and England. Bob moved to rural Arlington, in 1965, where he farmed and raised livestock. He moved to Nye Legacy in Fremont in July of 2009. Robert married Marian Menking on February 22, 1944, at Arlington. She died August 26, 1995. He was a member of the Arlington Community Church and member of V.F.W. Post #8332 of Arlington. He served on the State Fair Board for 32 years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge at Kennard which later merged with Arlington. He was a former 4-H Leader, served on the former March School Board and had been on the Washington County Board of Supervisors. Survivors include: sons, Dennis Wilkins of Kennard, NE, and Tom and wife, Mardell Wilkins of Fremont, NE; daughter, Beverly and husband, Norbert Cent of Columbus, NE; brother, Dr. Gene Wilkins of Ennis, MT; sister, Ruth and husband, Gene Kruger of Elkhorn, NE; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: parents; wife, Marian; and 3 brothers – Bill, Joe and Jamie Wilkins; sister, Eva Pearson; and great grandson, Alex Lucas Wilkins. The funeral will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Arlington Community Church in Arlington, NE with The Rev. John Hogue officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2011 from 5-8 P.M. with family receiving friends 6-8 P.M. at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington. Visitation on Sat. at church 1hr prior to service. Burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of V.F.W. Post #8332 and American Legion Post #71 of Arlington. Memorials may be directed to the church or the Arlington Education Foundation. Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington, NE is in charge of arrangements. 402-721-4490

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Robert F. “Bob” Wilkins's memorial is located at: Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Washington County, USA.
When did Robert F. “Bob” Wilkins death?
Robert F. “Bob” Wilkins death on 19 Apr 2011 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert F. “Bob” Wilkins's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4597015
Longitude: -96.3392029

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Marian Eileen Menking Wilkins

(1921 - 1995)

Siblings

Eva Lafern Wilkins Pearson

(1919 - 2010)

(unknow - unknow)

Ruth Elaine Wilkins Kruger

(1925 - 2014)

Joseph Cecil “Joe” Wilkins

(1929 - 2003)

Dr Gene Curtis Wilkins

(1931 - 2013)

Children

Dennis R. “Denny” Wilkins

(1946 - 2021)

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Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

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7. Elk City Cemetery
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8. Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery
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13. First Congregational Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

14. Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

15. Telbasta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5824100, -96.3866000

16. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5814060, -96.2698940

17. Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4425011, -96.5231018

18. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4435997, -96.5271988

19. Immanuel Cemetery Old
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Coordinate: 41.5964012, -96.4300003

20. Mount Michael High School and Abbey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3157690, -96.2688670

21. Vacoma Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6130981, -96.3478012

22. German Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4150600, -96.1366900

23. Little Flower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

24. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6122500, -96.4252700