Robert D. Poppert, 90, of North Platte, NE passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on June 15, 1932 in Lenora, Kansas, one of eight children born to Edwin F. and Leila (Carr) Poppert. He graduated high school in Grand Island, NE and played on their state championship football team. He was honored recently as being part of that historic team at an alumni event in Grand Island. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On May 20, 1962 he married the love of his life, Jo Cagler and together they had 37 years of marriage until her passing in 1999. Robert hired on the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor and spent his entire 48-year career until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards with his wife Jo, and was an avid golfer. Memberships included the Eagles, VFW, and ELKS clubs. Known as a hard worker and a man of few words, Robert had a gentle soul and a smile that would melt your heart. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him, and he sure loved his girls.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Michelle Poss (Roger) of North Platte, Jody Foust (Joe) of North Platte, and Kim Davis (Al) of North Platte; step-daughter, Linda Mackessy of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren, Brandy Yoshida of Hoxie, KS, and Braydon Hanna of McCook; great-grandchildren, Wyntr, Delanee, and Trinity; sisters, Linda Eberhardt of Grand Island, and Evie Donnelly of AR; brother, Leonard Poppert of Kearney; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jo; an infant daughter, Patricia; stepson, Greg Henderson; and by siblings, Phyllis, Ralph, Jim, and Marilyn Poppert.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Thursday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children (www.stjude.org).