Robert James WILLIE

WILLIE, HERR, ANDERSON, FILIPEK, TROUT, HANSEN, JARRETT, DONELSON, CLAWSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:46

Robert James Willie
February 26, 1931 - October 30, 2020

Robert James Willie was born February 26, 1931 in Swaledale, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home October 30, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by a son, Steven Robert, parents Walter and Catherine Willie, parents-in-law Otto and Mabel Herr. Brothers Dennis Willie, Ben Willie, Marvin Willie, Eldon Willie, Sisters, Virginia Anderson, Lois Filipek, Frances Trout. Survived by wife of 64 years, Darletta Willie, daughters, Lori (Larry) Hansen, Cindy (Ken) Jarrett, son, Timothy (Jodi) Willie. Grandson Ryan (Terra) Donelson, granddaughters Staci (Mike) Clawson, Katie and Kelsey Jarrett. Great granddaughters Emma and Grace Clawson.

Bob graduated from high school in Webster, SD and attended college at Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD. He began his military career when he enlisted in the SD National Guard in 1948. He served in numerous roles within the National Guard and the United States Army as a Captain. He proudly served his country until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves on February 26, 1991.

Bob enjoyed his family, travel, trains, and animals. He happily traveled throughout the U.S. during his life with Darletta and throughout Europe with his family while stationed in Mannheim, Germany.

Bob was a loving, kind and generous father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Burial to take place at a later date. With full Military Honor at the Omaha National Cemetery.

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