Robert "Bob" Edward Workman

Robert "Bob" Edward Workman, 85, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born July 21, 1930 in Pawnee City, Nebraska and was the son of Ruth (Jenkins) Workman and Howard Leroy Workman. He attended the Pleasant Hill and Bratton Union schools and graduated from Humboldt High School with the class of 1948. Bob was a member of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War from 1952 to 1953 on the U.S.S. Epperson and was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He married Maxine Louise Wiemers on June 6, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt.

Bob was a 3rd generation Pawnee County farmer and farmed with his son, Doug, northwest of Humboldt until he retired in 2011. Bob held offices in the Pawnee County Democratic Party and loved to talk politics and going to coffee with “the boys” in Humboldt and Table Rock. He always looked forward to U.S.S. Epperson reunions and visiting with his lifelong Navy buddies, Ken Morrison, Don Brimm, and Loren Block. Bob liked to play the ukelele, which he learned to play while he was in stationed in Hawaii during his years in the Navy; and he loved music, especially ragtime. He loved blowing up fireworks on the 4th of July with all of the extended Workman family and friends on the old family farm. He and his wife liked to go on bus trips, and he especially enjoyed vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado. Bob loved to read and had an amazing ability to memorize and recite poetry. He had many interests, including collecting coins, rocks, seashells, and lighthouses. Bob loved to feed birds and enjoyed taking care of his dogs and cats. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church in Humboldt and was a member of the church choir. He was also a member of the VFW, the Rotary Club, and the Eagle's Club.

Bob passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of eighty-five years, eleven months, and five days.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ron.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Maxine Workman of Humboldt, NE; sons: Stuart Workman and wife Ginger of Enterprise, KS; Doug Workman and wife Kellie of Humboldt, NE; daughter Susan Eagan and husband Louis of Lexington, MO; grandchildren: Rachel Workman of Lincoln, NE; Haley and Chloe Workman of Humboldt, NE; and Katelin Eagan of Lexington, MO; a brother Russel Workman and wife Judy of Lincoln, NE; a sister Karen Milstead and husband Haney of Lincoln, NE; sisters-in-law: Shirley Wiemers of Lincoln, NE; Jeanne Workman Millwood of St. James City, FL; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Joy officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.     

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Harvey-Mann Legion Post #269 and the Nebraska Naval Honor Guard.

Memorials contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church Organ Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com.

Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

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