Robert D. 'Bob' Boettger

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Robert D. 'Bob' Boettger, age 94, of Fremont, formerly of Arlington.

Preceded in death by his wife, Nadeen; sisters, Mildred (Merle) Ward and Marilyn (Conrad) King. Survived by daughters, Cindy (James) Braun, Ft. Collins, CO, Pam (Jon) Strain, Eagle, ID, Brenda (Monte) Jones, Columbus, NE, Beth (John) Matzke, Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Amy, Sarah, Bryant, Jason, Jonathan, Sean, Abby, Andrea, Ben, Luke, Aaron and Lori; great-grandchildren, Nora, Titus, Ezekiel, Jack, Judah, Otto, Addilyn, Lainey, Mae, Ivy, Willa and Merritt. Special friends and traveling companions, Paul and Linda Von Behren.

The family would like to thank Home Instead for the excellent care provided for our parents over the years.

There is no viewing but the family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 5 to 7 p.m. The MEMORIAL SERVICE will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 12 at the Fremont Alliance Church. A luncheon will follow the service. BURIAL will be in the Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Int.; Fremont Alliance Church or Arlington Library.

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Robert "Bob" D. Boettger

February 8, 1930 - October 3, 2024

He was a veteran.

Robert D. 'Bob' Boettger, age 94, of Fremont, Nebraska, formerly of Arlington, Nebraska, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Nadeen in 2019.

Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in service to the family.

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Robert "Bob" D. Boettger

February 8, 1930 - October 3, 2024

Robert D. 'Bob' Boettger, age 94, of Fremont, Nebraska, formerly of Arlington, Nebraska died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health.

Bob was born February 8, 1930 to Otto and Irene (Grau) Boettger in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended District 20 Grade School and graduated from Benson High School in 1948.

Bob entered the Army February 5, 1951 taking his basic training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Upon completion of his basic he spent several months in Korea serving with the 3rd Division 7th Infantry Regiment. Upon his discharge from the service he operated a Grade A dairy northwest of Omaha. He and Nadeen moved to the farm in the Arlington, Nebraska area in 1973 where he grew, processed, and sold Penngift Crownvetch crowns and seed.

He married his wife of 57 years, Nadeen, on August 5, 1962. He was active in his church, the VFW, NRD, Gideons International and the Republican Party. Bob's relationship with Jesus was one of the most important things in his life. He and Nadeen could regularly be seen reading the Bible and praying for their kids and grandkids in the morning at the breakfast table. Bob loved socializing with people and is known for being a prolific question asker! You would often see him at various locations enjoying coffee with the guys.

Preceded in death by his wife, parents, his sisters Mildred (Merle) Ward and Marilyn (Conrad) King. Bob is survived by his daughters Cindy (James) Braun, (Ft. Collins, CO); Pam (Jon) Strain, (Eagle, ID); Brenda (Monte) Jones, (Columbus, NE); Beth (John) Matzke, (Lincoln, NE); grandchildren Amy, Sarah, Bryant, Jason, Jonathan, Sean, Abby, Andrea, Ben, Luke, Aaron and Lori; great grandchildren Nora, Titus, Ezekiel, Jack, Judah, Otto, Addilyn, Lainey, Mae, Ivy, Willa and Merritt. Special friends and travelling companions, Paul and Linda Von Behren.

The family would like to thank Home Instead for the excellent care provided for our parents over the years.

There is no viewing but the family will receive friends Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 5pm to 7pm. The memorial service will be 10:00am, Saturday, October 12 at the Fremont Alliance Church. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Int.; Fremont Alliance Church or Arlington Library.

Order of Service

Prelude by Ann Parmenter:
Processional of Family:
"He is Here" (prerecorded by Beth Matzke)
Welcome and Opening Prayer by Pastor Jeremy Stine:
Obituary, John Matzke, son-in-law:
John and Beth Matzke, personal memories. Scripture, Psalm 121:
Cindy and Jim Braun, personal memories:
Hymn "It Is Well with My Soul", led by Paul Van Behren:
Brenda and Monte Jones-personal memories:
Pam and Jon Strain-personal memories. Scripture: Romans 1:16, 8: 31-39, Revelation 14:13:
Bryant Strain, oldest grandson, personal memories. Scripture: Isaiah 30: 18-26:
Hymn: "The Old Rugged Cross" led by Paul Von Behren:
Benediction by Pastor Jeremy Stine:
Postlude by Ann Parmenter

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We commissioned an artist to paint this painting and presented it to Bob in July, 2023. Bob moved off the Arlington farm after living and farming there for 50 years. All of Bob's daughters, spouses, grandkids and great-grandkids gathered with Bob over the 4th of July 2023 to honor his legacy. We also presented the painting to Lori (granddaughter) and Davis Behle at the same time as they had recently moved into the farmhouse and began their own adventure on the farm. The entire Boettger clan is thrilled to continue his legacy by having this farm and all its memories live on! We are truly grateful for Bob and Nadeen, and for the physical and spiritual legacy with which we have been blessed.

~~~obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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