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Robert James “Bob” Smejkal Jr.

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Birth	:	22 Nov 1943 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2013 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4431000, -97.0738983
Description	:	Robert James "Bob" Smejkal, Jr. a leader and innovator of automotive technology and instruction, died Monday, April 15, 2013, in Lincoln, NE. Bob was born November 22, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Robert J., Sr. and Catherine (Wittwer) Smejkal, the oldest of two sons. As a young boy, Bob attended Schuyler (NE.) Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1961. After high school, Bob traveled around the U.S, Mexico and Canada with his friends. He later furthered his education by attending the Nebraska Trade School in the area of automotive mechanics. On September 3, 1966, Bob was united in... Read More	Robert James "Bob" Smejkal, Jr. a leader and innovator of automotive technology and instruction, died Monday, April 15, 2013, in Lincoln, NE. Bob was born November 22, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Robert J., Sr. and Catherine (Wittwer) Smejkal, the oldest of two sons. As a young boy, Bob attended Schuyler (NE.) Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1961. After high school, Bob traveled around the U.S, Mexico and Canada with his friends. He later furthered his education by attending the Nebraska Trade School in the area of automotive mechanics. On September 3, 1966, Bob was united in marriage to Joan Svoboda and to this union two sons were born: James and Timothy. Bob worked in the industry, starting as a mechanic, progressing to automotive equipment repair, college instructor, service manager and ultimately an innovator in automotive instruction. His additional accolades included such achievements as being awarded as one of the top five instructors for General Motors. Bob achieved master certifications in all ASE certifications which earned him a spot in the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit. In his final years of his employment, Bob pioneered the General Motors Remote Training Center (Milford, NE.) and finished as an electronic automotive instructor at Southeast Community College-Milford (NE.) Campus. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford, NE. Bob also was an active member of the Milford (NE.) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and also was a Certified EMT. His spare time, Bob enjoyed traveling with Joan, fishing, camping, car shows, swap meets and auctions. In addition, he liked hunting with his high school buddies. Bob is survived by: wife, Joan Smejkal of Milford, NE.; sons and daughter-in-law, James "Jim" Smejkal, Omaha,NE. and Timothy "Tim" and Michelle Smejkal, Loveland, CO.; granddaughters, Allison and Megan Smejkal of Loveland, CO.; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Gen Smejkal, Omaha, NE.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank Svoboda, Howells, NE., Robert and Shirley Svoboda, Rogers, NE., Joseph and Pat Svoboda, Dodge, NE., David and Lynn Svoboda, Schuyler, NE., Betty Glodowski, Rogers, NE. Milo Brichacek, Schuyler, NE. and a host of relatives and friends, including special family friends, Jay Klonglan, Omaha, NE. and Vicki Hanseling, Milford. NE. Bob is preceded in death by: parents; brother-in-law, Bob Glodowski and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brichacek and Valdean Svoboda. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford, NE., with Pastor Randy Wahl officiating.

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Robert James “Bob” Smejkal Jr.'s memorial is located at: Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, USA.
When did Robert James “Bob” Smejkal Jr. death?
Robert James “Bob” Smejkal Jr. death on 15 Apr 2013 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4431000
Longitude: -97.0738983

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Robert James Smejkal Sr.

(1920 - 1986)

Catherine Neva Wittwer Smejkal

(1925 - 1998)

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Coordinate: 41.4431000, -97.0738983

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