Robert (Bob) Richard Messing, the son of August and Margaret (Eisenhauer) Messing, was born on January 9, 1938, in
Gilead
,
Nebraska
.
He died unexpectedly on April 18, 2011, at his home in
Lincoln
, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 9 days.
He was raised on the family farm, before joining the US Navy, then later moved to
Lincoln
where he lived until his death.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norbert, Gilbert, Delmar, Dwaine, and Larry Messing; sisters, Lola, Buella, Esther, Lilia and Irene Messing.
He is survived by one son, Richard R. Messing of
Columbus
,
NE
; one grandson, Todd R. Messing of
Lincoln
,
NE
; and one granddaughter, Mikayla L. Messing of
Columbus
,
NE
; one sister, Maxine VanWinkle of
Washington
,
KS
; two brothers, Lester Messing of
Gilead
,
NE
and Merle Messing of Rockford, IL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Price Funeral Home in
Hebron
,
Nebraska
with Pastor Steven Frazier officiating. Music was "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden". Pallbearers were Bill Mumford, Bruce Messing, Terry Messing, Scott Messing, Todd Messing, and Jerold Dux.
Interment was in the
Union
Cemetery
at
Gilead
,
Nebraska
. Memorials go to the family's choice.
