Bob Rodgers

1928 - 2023

Funeral services for Bob Rodgers, 94 of Neligh, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Peter Sample officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Bob died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, surrounded by his family. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorialfh.com.

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Bob Rodgers, born to Frank and Eva (Murray) Rodgers, was born on Oct. 29, 1928, in Orchard. He attended country school in rural Orchard and rural Clearwater. In March 1949, Bob married Gyva Ziegenbein and they had two children, Roy and Ruth Ann.

Bob was a farmer and lived in rural Clearwater. He purchased a farm in 1947 in rural Clearwater, where he and Gyva raised their family. Bob and Gyva enjoyed playing cards with their many neighbors, going dancing with friends and spending time with their children and many grandchildren.

Bob was known for always being ready to make pancakes for his grandchildren when they would walk across the field to his house for breakfast. This tradition continued with his many great-grandchildren. His personal hobbies included camping in his motor home and going on trail rides with his horses.

Bob is survived by his son, Roy (Betty) Rodgers, Clearwater, daughter-in-law, Eva Quail; grandchildren: JoAnn, Michelle, Sherrie, Mike, Kim, Mary and Kevin; and many great and great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gyva; special friend, Vivian; daughter, Ruth Ann; stepson, Wes; brothers, Dwaine, Morris, Harold and Raymond; sisters, Myrt, Catherine, Lee, Pauline and Helen; and great-great grandson, Michael.