03/12/2016 - Robert John "Bob" "Butch" New

Funeral Services for 72-year old Robert John "Bob" New of Chadron will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 2:00 PM at the Extension Church in Whiteclay, Nebraska with David King, Larry Miller and Pastor Eric Sutton officiating.  Burial will be at Extension Cemetery. 

There will be a visitation on Friday, March 11, at 7:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron.

A memorial has been established for the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) of Gordon.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Robert John New was born on December 30, 1943 to John and Amelia New in Scottsbluff, Neb.  He passed away on March 7, 2016 at the Chadron Community Hospital. 

He married wife Mary Ellen (Sager) on April 17, 1965, and they had three children: daughter Christy Assels and grandson Jonathon, and sons Robert "Rob"  (Kelly) New Jr, Steve New and granddaughter Emma, and two step-grandsons Nathaniel and Dominick McNair;

Bob was a member of the Nebraska National Guard from 1961 to 1976 and wore many hats while living in the Chadron area.  He worked for both Sheridan and Dawes County Roads and also for the state.  One of his favorite jobs was driving the school bus for the College and the High School Sports teams in Chadron. 

He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and loved riding motorcycles until his health started to fail and was no longer able to ride.

Bob is survived by his wife and children as well as his two brothers - Jim (Charlene) New of Shingle Springs, CA, and Dave New of Scottsbluff - and sister Bev (Carleen) New of Hay Springs. 

Bob leaves behind many relatives and friends throughout the area to mourn and also leaves behind his furry four-legged, loyal friend and constant companion - his little pug Suzy Q.

God bless you Butch, you were loved and will be missed by us all.