Robert V. Bradley

Robert V. Bradley, 90, of Kearney died Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home in Kearney. Funeral services will be Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney. Rev. Robert Perry will officiate. Burial with military rites provided by the Kearney American Legion Post #52, V.F.W. Post #759 and the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team will be at the Kearney Cemetery. Visitation is planned Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney or prior to services Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Robert is the oldest of five brothers and was born September 28, 1925 in Callaway, NE to Vern and Florence (Jones) Bradley. He grew up and attended school in Kearney and Pittsburg, Kansas. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Navy Submarine Service from 1942-1943. On July 26, 1944 he met Eldoris Dahl at Faith United Methodist and they married on July 26, 1944 in Pittsburg, KS. They lived in Denver CO, Axtell NE, Emporia KS and Kearney. His work experience included: automobile mechanic, Packard Bell TV store manager and repairman, Manufacturing Engineer for grain dryers, and a Field Engineer for grain handling equipment. He and Eldoris moved to Kearney in 1970. Before retiring in 1987, he spent over 20 years traveling internationally installing various grain handling and drying operations, including several manufacturing facilities. Since his retirement in 1987 he managed property in the Kearney area. Bob enjoyed being the fix-it guy for anything. He devoted his time and resources to various projects at Faith United Methodist Church. There was not a broken item he could not understand and repair. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Post #759 and Kearney Elks Lodge #984. For his family, Bob was a strong model. He provided a steadfast source of love and support. His calm approach to challenges led to success with his family and others. He always put others before himself and did his best to do good in the world. Surviving relatives include daughters, Barbara Hirsch and husband Jerry of Dubuque, IA, and Rosalee Ridenour and husband Brian of Lincoln, NE; sons, Robert Bradley and wife Colette of Poway, CA and Thomas Bradley of Greenwood, NE; grandchildren, Lisa, Jeff, Austin, Nicole, Alissa, Josh, Dani and great grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica, Joseph, Oliver, Zachariah, Gracie, and Donovan. He was preceded in death by his wife Eldoris in1998 and 4 brothers, Don, Ray, Bill and Jack. PDF Printable Version

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Robert V. Bradley

September 28, 1925 - November 30, 2015