Robert Schlickbernd, age 82, of Beemer, Nebraska

Robert Schlickbernd, age 82, of Beemer, Nebraska
November 1, 1939 - November 19, 2021

Robert Schlickbernd, age 82, of Beemer, Nebraska passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at CHI Health-Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Beemer, NE with Fr. Vincent Sunguti as celebrant. Private family burial will be on Friday in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Robert Frances Schlickbernd was born November 1, 1939 on the family farm near Beemer, NE to Anton and Christina (Batenhorst) Schlickbernd.  He attended Beemer Public School, graduating from Beemer High School in 1957.  Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army for training in 1958 and served in the Reserves for six years.

On June 30, 1962, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Brunnert at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-St. Charles near West Point, NE.  Bob worked for his father and became his partner in Beemer Implement and upon his father’s death became the owner.  After selling the implement dealership, Bob was involved in numerous agricultural ventures.

Bob was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Msgr. Boshek Council #596 in West Point, was a current board member of the CharterWest Bank, and was a member of the Nebraska Ataxia Organization.  Bob enjoyed traveling and on occasion was known to find the nearest casino.

Bob was devoted to his family, especially in caring for his wife and son.

Survivors include:
Son- Tom and Andrea Schlickbernd of John’s Creek, GA and family-Elizabeth (Bob) Hauck, Nathaniel, Claire (Andrew) Podolinski and son-Jacob, Rebecca, & Maria

Daughter-Pam and Randy Perault of Columbus, NE and family-       Alise, Anna, Abbie, & Abram

Daughter-Cathy and Rick Bethay of Marietta, GA and family-     August, Sydney, & Joseph

Son-Bruce and Jamie Schlickbernd of Katy, TX and daughter-           Jordan

Son-Tony Schlickbernd of Beemer, NE

Siblings:
Irvin Schlickbernd of Emerson, NE
Rose Lueckenhoff of West Point, NE
Alvera and Roman Uhing of Omaha, NE
Kenneth and Joyce Schlickbernd of Beemer, NE
Rita McGill of West Point, NE

Bob was preceded in death by his parents-Tony and Christina Schlickbernd, and his wife-Mary Ann Schlickbernd on January 27, 2018.