Robert Herman Wissing

Robert H. “Bob” Wissing was born on the family farm at St. Libory, Nebraska on April 2, 1925. On September 15, 2017 he pass from the arms of his loving family to the arms of his God. His parents were Sylvester Wissing and Frances Eich Wissing. Bob drove five sisters to school in town in a one-horse cart. Bob enlisted in the Navy on January 23, 1945. He met his future wife, Vivienne Billesbach on a blind date and they married on June 5, 1950 in Grand Island, NE. They came to Ft. Collins, Colorado on their honeymoon, eventually relocating here in 1953, although he left his heart in the sandhills of Nebraska. Bob was a fireman in Grand Island, NE and in Thule Greenland, working for the North Atlantic Constructors Co. In Colorado, he had his own Automobile Repair Company and also worked as a routeman for many years. Bob had many hobbies. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, a crossing guard, an avid gardener, an active outdoorsman and a lover of all things farm related. He created beautiful family heirlooms with his woodworking and restored a Minneapolis Moline tractor which was the same model he had used as a boy on the farm. Bob loved to travel and had many adventures: Canada, Mexico, Germany, Denmark and Greenland. His favorite trip was aboard the Honor Flight to Washington, DC for World War II veterans. Bob is survived by his wife Billie, of 67 years; 3 sisters: Phyllis Power, Marie Sampson and Patty White. His legacy includes six children: Robert, Deborah, Dennis, Bill, John and Lisa; as well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Bob was a gentle, honest, trustworthy and humble man with an absolute commitment to his faith, his marriage, his family and his country. He was a wonderful example to all who knew him, always smiling his special little smile. If only there were more like him in the world today. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The interment with military honors will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School or Pathways Hospice, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel.

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Robert Herman Wissing

April 2, 1925 - September 15, 2017