Obituary

Robert Edward Jeffries

May 28, 1945 - November 5, 2021

Robert Edward Jeffries was born on May 28 1945 to Clyde and Lucile Adam Jeffries in Lincoln NE and passed away on November 5, 2021 at home in Greenwood, NE.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gaylene Jeffries, Greenwood, NE.  He is also survived by daughter Melisa Jeffries Meyer and Brett of Snyder, NE daughter Kathrine Jeffries Drake and Scott Bivens of Elmwood, NE and son Bret Jeffries and Tiffany of Harrisburg, NE.  Also 7 grandchildren, Kalli Meyer, Bennett Meyer, Jared Drake, Emily Drake, Rory Jeffries, Rylie Jeffries and Reed Jeffries.  His sister Judy Jeffries Heim and Doug of Omaha, NE, brother Gene Jeffries and Peggy of Waverly NE, brother-in law Richard Z Mendoza, Clayton and Deb Wells of Beatrice, NE and many nieces, nephews, and cousins and good, good friends. Preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Lucile Jeffries and sister Betty Lou Jeffries-Mendoza and a niece Stacie Heim-Olsen. Father and Mother-in law Beuford and Pauline Wells, Brother-in law Clinton Wells and Sister-in law Deanna Hamilton.

Private family committal at Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, NE.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31104 Church Rd., Murdock, NE. Pastor Brent Kuhlman officiating.

Memorials to family to be decided at a later date.

Services

November9

Funeral Service

Trinity Lutheran Church

31104 Church Rd., Murdock, NE

Share a Memory or Condolence

November 20, 2021

Gaylene, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I still remember your wedding day and how beautiful you were. Over fifty years together is a miraculous journey. Sending a warm hug your way.

– Wendy (Hayes) Smith
November 9, 2021

Fond memories of hunting with Bob along with Stan Grell, Les Tyrrell, and Skip Peterson during our high school days at LNE. A very funny and likable guy. Our condolences to Gene and Judy and Bob’s surviving family members. Terry & Jan Monk

– Terry Monk
November 9, 2021

To the Jeffries Family, I have many fond memories of Bob, both as a classmate at Lincoln Northeast High School and a neighbor. Wish we could have stayed in touch through the years. With deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.

– Donna (Staberg) Lessig

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