Robert “Bob” McEntee, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 with his family by his side.
Bob was born November 3, 1939 in Ravenna, NE, the son of Robert and Neat McEntee. He spent most of his younger life in Ogallala, NE.
On May 9, 1959, he was united in marriage to MaryAnn Washa in Julesburg, CO.
In his early years, Bob farmed in the North Platte and Ogallala area, worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads and then in 1969 went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) as a carman. After retiring he worked part time for Gary's Super Foods.
Bob was a member of the Eagles Club and a 4H leader for several years. He loved boating, fishing, auctions, and garage sales, as well as enjoying Professional Bull Riding and attending rodeos. He also enjoyed going to Casinos. His deepest passion was cheering on his grandkids as they participated in sports and activities and loved getting together with family. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 61 years, MaryAnn; daughter, Debbie (Dave) Giesenhagen of North Platte, NE; son, J.R. (Tina Scott) McEntee of Lander, WY; and son-in-law, Mark Bauder of Sterling, CO; grandchildren, Chad (Krista) Bauder, Chelsey (Jacob) Lehmkuhl, Stacy (Herbie) Nauer, Seth and Anthony McEntee, Kevin (Jazz) Scott; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Tom (Ronna) McEntee; sisters, Linda (Mike) Tuttle, Margaret Ann Pollock and Timmie (Bill Zeiss) Bishop; brother-in-law, Charles (Connie) Washa; sister-in-law, Pauline (Loren) Railsback; and his four-legged friend, Cali.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Neat McEntee; daughter, Carrie Ann Bauder; sisters, Sarah Bloomberg and Jenny West; brother, Dennis McEntee; mother and father-in-law, John & Ruthcile Washa; and brother-in-law, Johnny Washa.
Book signing will be on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time on July 17, 2021 at the Ogallala City Cemetery, Ogallala, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center.
Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.