Robert Gail Landberg passed away on December 18, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska. Bob was born July 16, 1934 in Pierce County to Oliver “Gleason” and Evelyn (McKenzie) Landberg.
He grew up in Randolph, Nebraska and graduated from Randolph High School in 1952. Bob went to Norfolk Junior College and then enlisted in the Navy, where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida and Norfolk, Virginia. On June 12, 1955, Bob married Laura Burns. After his time in the Navy, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Bob and Laura had four children, Diane, Deborah, Robert and Denise. Bob was a vocal music teacher in schools in Nebraska including: Clarkson, Plainview, District 44 in Omaha, Springfield Platteview and after teaching at Mid Plains Community College in North Platte he retired. Bob was known for his beautiful tenor voice, having sung in many choirs and quartets including the Gospelaires. In his later years, he sang with the Heartland Singers. Fishing was his passion. He fished from Florida to Alaska with the Oregon coast being one of his favorite fishing places. An avid walker, Bob walked every day no matter where he was at a designated time.
Surviving are children, Laura Landberg, Diane Jergensen (Michael) Wright from Omaha, Deborah Wentling of Orleans, Robert P. Landberg and Denise (David) Refior from North Platte; grandchildren, Adam Olson, Charissa (Matthew) Nuttleman, Laura Smith, Kirsten (Jacob) Ritter (Jacob), Patrick (Danielle) Caswell, Christopher (Renea) Caswell, Austin (Crystal) Refior, Emily (Chance) Refior, Daniel Wright, Matthew Refior and Joseph Wright; twelve great grandchildren; and special friend, Ian Smith of North Platte.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gary L. Landberg, son-in-law, Steven Jergensen, and fishing buddy, Frank Cupak.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at First Baptist Church in North Platte with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE. The memorial book will be available to sign on Wednesday, December 22nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials can be designated to Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.carpentermemorial.com and cards may be sent to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.