Robert 'Bob' D. Reed

Robert D. “Bob” Reed, 82, Kearney, formerly of Arnold, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at the C.H.I. Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Main officiating. Burial will be at the Sheridan Cemetery in Auburn, NE, Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Military rites will be provided by the Kearney American Legion Post #52, Kearney V.F.W. Post #759, and the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Team. Bob was born October 23, 1932 in Brownville, Nebraska to Harlan and Neva (Thorn) Reed. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1950. Bob joined the Navy on May 9, 1951 and served during the Korean War until 1955. Bob married Shirley Bolejack on October 23, 1955 in Nemaha. After the service, he earned his teacher’s certificate from Peru State College and a Masters and Specialist Degree from Kearney State College. Bob was a teacher and coach in Stapleton, Nebraska for 15 years, where he was awarded the Nebraska coach of the year in 1971 after an undefeated state championship football season. In 1978 they moved to Arnold where Bob was the Principal for five years and the superintendent for 17 years, and then Custer County superintendent for 9 years. Bob and Shirley moved to Kearney in 2006. While living in Stapleton, Bob was a timer for the Stapleton Rodeo. He was also a referee for high school football and basketball. Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church, served as a board member of E.S.U unit 10, and an active member of the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association, Nebraska Coaches Association, Nebraska Counsel of School Administrators, Nebraska State School Board Association, Nebraska School Activity Association, Kearney American Legion Post #52, Lifetime member of the V.F.W., Eagles club, and the Elks. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time with his puppy Max, and socializing with his friends. Bob is survived by his son Mitchell Reed and wife Joan of North Platte, NE, daughter Susan Bielenberg and husband Ron of Kearney, sister Sandy Leach and husband Ron of Las Vegas, NV, brother Brad Treloar of Las Vegas, NV, sisters-in-law; Deloris West of Nebraska City, NE, Janice Bolejack of Nebraska City, NE, step-sister Barb Moore and her husband Rich of Auburn, NE, grandchildren Kristin and husband Jeremy Hoerle, Juddson Reed and wife Stevie, Bob Bielenberg and wife Kelly, Jim Bielenberg and wife Patty, Mark Bielenberg, great grandchildren; Madie, Gavin, and Scarlet Hoerle, Sam, Sarah, Rachel, Andy, and Erin Bielenberg, and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, parents, step-parents Herb Treloar, Audre Blankenship, and Meta Reed, grandson Ryan Reed, sister Linda Oestmann, and brother-in-law Robert Bolejack. PDF Printable Version

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Robert 'Bob' D. Reed

October 23, 1932 - August 10, 2015