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Winfred Noble “Bob” Roberts

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Birth	:	27 Apr 1923 Cedar Rapids, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2018 Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8720169, -96.1385193
Description	:	Winfred Noble Roberts was born April 27, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Walter Albert Roberts and Minnie Pearl Noble Roberts. In High School Windy was on the football team and worked at the Standard Oil Filling Station. Upon graduation from High School 1941 Windy left Nebraska and headed for San Diego, California and worked for Consolidated Aircraft, an aircraft factory where he worked on engines of planes and general maintenance. Windy was drafted in to the Army Air Corp in March of 1943 and left for basic training in Miami Beach, Florida where eventually he was trained for maintenance... Read More	Winfred Noble Roberts was born April 27, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Walter Albert Roberts and Minnie Pearl Noble Roberts. In High School Windy was on the football team and worked at the Standard Oil Filling Station. Upon graduation from High School 1941 Windy left Nebraska and headed for San Diego, California and worked for Consolidated Aircraft, an aircraft factory where he worked on engines of planes and general maintenance. Windy was drafted in to the Army Air Corp in March of 1943 and left for basic training in Miami Beach, Florida where eventually he was trained for maintenance on the B24. He was part of the 453rd Bomber Group. flying with his crew on the "Star Eyes", he served as the flight engineer and manned the top bull turret gun position. windy completed 35 combat mission. Along the way, he was awarded the "Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four clusters. He then returned to the states in 1945 and was put in charge of the sheet metal shop in West Palm Beach, Florida. In May of 1945, Windy married Barbara Jeanne Clarke of Iowa Falls, Iowa in West Palm Beach Florida. Windy received an Honorable Discharge from the military in October of 1945. Originally wanting to be a mortician, he left the service and enrolled at the University of Nebraska in pre-dental. with a three year waiting list for dental school, he decided just to do a two year degree. Windy and Barb then moved in 1947 to Iowa Falls, Iowa where he worked with his Father-In-Law in his hardware store. Leaving Iowa Falls in 1953, they moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa and then to Sioux City Iowa where he worked for General Electric. Their next move was then to Weeping Water, Nebraska where he had an Income Tax Service for a couple of years and then started working at the Nebraska State Bank with family. Weeping Water was home for 17 years until they moved to Loup City, Nebraska where he was Sr. Vice President of the Sherman County Bank . After many years "Bob" as he was now called, retired form Sherman County and when to work for Equitable Building and Loan in Grand Island, Nebraska. For many years Bob and Barb Spent part of their winters in Mercedes, Texas at La Floresta RV and Golf Park. Both Bob and Barb were avid golfers with Bob starting his collection of "hole in one" trophies. In June 1991 Bob lost his wife, Barb of 46 years to a 3 year long illness. Picking up the pieces, he returned to LaFloresta in Texas where he resided almost all year long. In 1993 he married Tommie Brixey and continued to enjoy all the friends, good weather and golfing that he loved. Bob moved back to Loup City, Nebraska in 2008 to be closer to his family. January of 2011 was his final change of address as he moved to the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue Nebraska where he resided until his passing on October 31, 2018. During the 7 1/12 years he lived there, he had many wonderful friends, excellent care and a nursing staff that was his 2nd family. During "Windy" "Bob's" lifetime, he was very active in many varied things... Graveside services for Winfred "Windy" "Bob" N. Roberts age 95, of Bellevue formerly Weeping Water and Loup City NE 1:00 pm Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at Oakwood Cemetery Weeping Water Hammons Family Funeral Service Weeping Water

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Winfred Noble “Bob” Roberts's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water, Cass County, USA.
When did Winfred Noble “Bob” Roberts death?
Winfred Noble “Bob” Roberts death on 31 Oct 2018 in Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8720169
Longitude: -96.1385193

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Albert Roberts

(1900 - 1964)

Minnie Pearl Noble Roberts

(1901 - 1995)

Spouse

Barbara Jeanne “Barb” Clarke Roberts

(1924 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Weeping Water, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8720169, -96.1385193

2. Grandview Cemetery
Weeping Water, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9002650, -96.1021310

3. Avoca Cemetery
Avoca, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7994003, -96.1278000

4. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Manley, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9578018, -96.1391983

5. Saint Johns Cemetery
Nehawka, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8525009, -96.0258026

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Louisville, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9574356, -96.1830444

7. Wabash Cemetery
Wabash, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8922005, -96.2746964

8. Otterbein Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -95.9963989

9. North Branch Lutheran Cemetery
Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7640510, -96.1781450

10. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery
Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7763090, -96.0583380

11. Emmanuel Evangelical Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9578056, -96.2365875

12. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Nehawka, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8502998, -95.9816971

13. Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8484840, -96.2952118

14. Riverview Cemetery
Louisville, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0008011, -96.1496964

15. Whitten Family Cemetery
Otoe, Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7407460, -96.1414650

16. Eight Mile Grove Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9509239, -95.9979324

17. Glendale Cemetery
Louisville, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0022011, -96.1022034

18. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Murdock, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9580040, -96.2734030

19. Callahan Cemetery
Murdock, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9146810, -96.3118590

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7694016, -96.2602997

21. Union Cemetery
Otoe, Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7411003, -96.0746994

22. South Bend Cemetery
South Bend, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9936905, -96.2385254

23. Hill Cemetery
South Bend, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9938812, -96.2540817

24. Buck Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8499985, -95.9403000