Robert Lowell Bonner, Jr.

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Robert Lowell Bonner, Jr., 74, of Lincoln passed away October 14, 2021. Born July 27, 1947, in Hastings, Nebraska to Robert and Alice (Scism) Bonner, Sr.

Robert served in the Army National Guard from 1966-1989. He was a supervisor for Immigration Naturalization Service.

Family members include his wife Martha (Mardi); daughters Karla Bonner, Kearney, and Breanna (Pat) Prochnow, Lincoln; sons Bill (Kimber) Bonner, Kearney, and Brendan (Joanne) Bonner, Kellogg, ID; grandchildren Koeby, Kaden, and Kenzie Bonner, Kearney, Ella, Max, and Oscar Prochnow, Lincoln, Scarlett, Miles, and Liam Bonner, Kellogg, ID; sister Bonnie Johnston, Holdrege; brother Greg Bonner, Kearney.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday (10-21-21) University Lutheran Chapel, 1510 Q Street. The family requests casual attire. Private family inurnment in Omaha National Cemetery with full military rites.

Memorials to Lincoln Lutheran and the Buffett Cancer Center.

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Service

October21

Memorial Service

10:00 am

University Lutheran Chapel

1510 Q Street

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October 20, 2021

Bob was a classmate of mine. We graduated from Holdrege High School in 1966. I missed seeing him at reunions and his name came up when we had our recent reunion. He was always a kind person whom I enjoyed knowing. Please accept our sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

– Nancy Harms & Gerhart Wehrbein

October 17, 2021

Bob was one of the greatest guys I ever met. I’ll never forget the night before his wedding to Martha. I was a little kid and he comes in through the front door of Martha’s parents house wearing these big a!/ cowboy boots with a brown Stetson on. When my own son was about 12, he earned his first dollar winning a silly bet on the golf course with Bob. My kid hit the ball about 250 off the tee. Bob hit about 255 into a sand trap. My kid chips to 5 feet and birdies the hole. Bob makes a 4. I’m retired and I got to spend an hour with him privately last summer. We talked about how we envisioned retirement. Nothing matched up with what we envisioned, but he had kids and grandkids that made his life complete. RIP BOB.

– William Ludwig

October 16, 2021

Are hearts and prayers go out to Marti and the family. So many found memories. Bob was a true giver. He gave to his country, he gave to the community, He gave to his faith, he gave to his family. He will be truly missed.

– Ken & Sherry Siegman

October 16, 2021

Bob was the most amazing boss and friend. I will never forgot the day when we first met and he said “Did your mom drop you off at work?” Haha. I will sure miss my friend. Hugs to the family in this difficult time.

– Cynthia Kak

October 16, 2021

My condolences to the Bonner family. I worked every day with Bob for a couple of years, he was a great guy. We partnered in golf on our work league and he carried me on that team, even after his back surgery! Bob had a somewhat twisted sense of humor, and I think that’s why we became good friends. He will be missed.