Bob Bennett, 78, of Gering NE passed away suddenly on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center. Family and friends may visit Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 5-7pm. There will be a private family prayer service after the visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, January 27th with Pastor Tim Hebbert officiating at Gering Zion Church. The service will be livestreamed at the Dugan Kramer Facebook page. In the true spirit of Bob – casual dress is preferred. Burial immediately following at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, NE. All are welcome. To honor his memory, please consider a donation to Farm & Ranch Museum or Gering Zion Church. Written condolences can be mailed to Dugan-Kramer Chapel 3201 Avenue B Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com
Bob was born May 4, 1942 at Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Marvin and Thelma (Curtis) Bennett. He attended Lake Alice School and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. He attended college at the University at Nebraska at Lincoln.
Bob was united in marriage to Pat Reichert on May 27, 1962 at the Gering Zion Church. He worked in the optical business for several years before he and Pat settled on the Reichert Family Farm south of Gering.
Bob was a dear husband/father/grandfather/friend. He will be forever adored and deeply missed. Bob loved his children and grandchildren. Bob was a kind soul, a man a few words, but never left any doubt that he had tremendous love for Pat, their children, and grandchildren.
Bob never knew a stranger. He made everyone feel welcome. One of Bob’s favorite things to do was catch up with friends for a cup of coffee at Fresh Foods. Bob was a practical joker. Always, making those around him laugh and smile. Bob was a member of the Jaycees, Winchester Collectors Assoc, and was an avid student of gunsmithing – attending numerous gun show events ranging from NE, WY, SD, and IL. Bob was a great steward of the land who thoroughly enjoyed life on the farm. He farmed for nearly 50 years at the family homestead.
Bob is survived by his wife, Pat Bennett (Reichert); 2 sons Todd (Nikki) of Viola, Illinois and Corey (Gay) of Gering, NE; 4 grandchildren Erin, Tyler, Hayden, and Shelby (Adam) Hay; mother-in-law Ruth Reichert; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jim & Joann Loose, of Chandler AZ, Leroy & Norma Bosche of Gering NE and Bob & Becky Stitt of Minatare, NE; sister-in-law Orienne Bennett of Petaluma, CA; Aunt Alvina Bennett of Wheatland, WY as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Thelma Bennett, his brother Donald, Father-In-Law Jake Reichert, and several extended family members.
