Robert L. Thompson, 86, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9-17-08). Born Kramer, Nebraska (5-23-1922) to Frank Albert Thompson and Sophia H. M. (Brahmstadt). Owner – South Gate Construction Co and South Gate Realty.
Member: South Gate United Methodist Church, former member Realtor Association. Loved to fly. Owned and flew light aircraft and ultra light aircraft. Retired in 1988 at age 62. Loved motorcycles, metal fabrication and pet dachshund “Ginger”..
Family members include daughter, son-in-law: Carol Jean and Chuck Miller, Davenport, FL; grandchildren, spouses: Christin Miller-Ulrich and husband Jason, Clermont, FL; Gretchen and Ryan Batt, Lincoln; 5 great grandchildren: Jakob, Aidyn, Bayleigh, Mackenzie and Tyler; sisters-in-law: Helen McCabe, Lincoln; Lael Headley, Puyallup, WA. Preceded in death by wife – Margaret, parents, 1 sister, 3 brothers.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday (9-25-08) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Rev. Dr. Robert Chitwood officiating.
Memorials to the Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd (02).
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.