Bob was born in Norton, KS, to William and Betty (Seefeldt) Karre on April 30, 1951. At the age of 3, Bob moved with his parents and siblings to North Platte, NE, the place he would call home for the remainder of his days. After a decade-long battle with Multiple System Atrophy-Parkinsonian type, Bob passed away on June 14, 2022. Despite the struggles his disease brought, Bob never complained of his diagnosis and trusted in God’s plan. To those close to him, Bob remained the same loving husband and father.
Bob attended Our Redeemer Lutheran School through the eighth grade before transitioning to North Platte Senior High School and then Mid Plains Community College. Later in life, Bob attended woodworking classes, crafting beautiful furniture and embracing new friendships.
Bob began working at a young age with his father at Cook’s Paint, learning the value of hard work and dedication. When he turned sixteen, he took his first job in the food industry at Merrick’s Ranch House, not yet realizing the large role it would play in his life and the lives of his family. He left the restaurant a couple of years later to manage A & W, until it was later sold. Bob then returned to Merrick’s Ranch House which he would later own and operate for 34 years with his wife, Jacki. Being able to work side by side with his wife, children, and grandchildren, as well as countless invaluable employees, was a great source of pride and joy for Bob. Throughout his life, he was a well-respected member within his community.
Bob met his love and best friend, Jacki, at the age of sixteen. They married in 1973 and had five children: Amy (Trevor) Golter, Brent (Brooke), Brian (VaKara), Kristy (Eric) Robinson, and Dustin. Bob loved having a house full of family and especially adored his fifteen loving grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his brothers, Alan, Richie (Geni), Todd (Christina); sisters, Karen (Tim) Jackson, Dorothy (Chris) Heglin, Susan (Kevin) Krzyzanowksi; brother-in-law, Art Carnes. Bob enjoyed a special relationship with his brother, Alan, particularly in later years, as the two could often be found laughing and sharing memories during many of Alan’s visits.
Bob loved all family and cherished his siblings-in-law, Greg Sexton, Bob (Kim) Sexton, Suzanne (Bill) Burbach, Stephanie (Steve) Branch, and Maureen (Mike) Harlander.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cheryl Carnes; in-laws, Jack and Patricia Sexton; nephews, Chris Jr. Heglin and Michael Karre.
A memorial has been established to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bob’s name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. with Reverend Dan Ramsey officiating. Bob will be laid to rest at Plainview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held noon – 7, Sunday, June 19, with family receiving friends from 5-7, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
The service will be live-streamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.
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