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Robert “Bob” Detmers

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[June 16, 2023]  EMDEN - Robert “Bob” Detmers, 87, of Emden, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Memorial Gathering:  Noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Robert “Bob” Detmers, 87, of Emden, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Bob was born May 14, 1936, in Emden, the son of Harm and Anna Marie (Trepel) Detmers. He married Betty Benninger on June 22, 1958, in San Jose, she preceded him in death on January 12, 1986. Bob later married Joyce Sloan on June 22, 1990, in Hartsburg. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2001.

Bob is survived by his sons, Glen (Leslie Schultz) Detmers, Duane Detmers, and Doug (Samantha) Detmers; and grandchildren, Brooke, Amy, Deanna, Bill, Jordan, and Xavier; great-grandchildren, Austin, Amber, Natalie, Hayden, Brinley, and Brogan; and sisters, Mary Pope, Anna West, and Alice Lessen; and brother, William Detmers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first and second wife; and siblings, Frederick Detmers, and Janette Kaesebier.

 

Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines. He worked as head of maintenance at Hartsburg-Emden School District for over twenty years. During his free time, Bob enjoyed wood working and making stained-glass art. He enjoyed antique tractors and was a member of the Logan County Antique Tractor & Engine Club. Above all else, Bob loved spending time with his family.

A memorial gathering for Bob will take place from Noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will follow at Hartsburg Union Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded.

Memorials may be made in Bob’s name to the Humane Society of Logan County or Hartsburg Emden FFA/Ag Department.

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