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12/09/2016 - Robert E. Bauerkemper
Funeral services for Robert E. Bauerkemper, age 79, will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, NE with Father Todd Philipsen officiating.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Chadron, NE.
A visitation will be at 7:30 PM on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE.
A memorial has been established for the Chadron Hospice. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com.
Robert passed away at Crestview Care Center on December 2, 2016 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, with his wife of 56 years, Pat, at his side.
Robert was born June 21, 1937 to Don and Thurma (Adams) Pearson in Denver, CO. After Thurma’s marriage to Wayne Bauerkemper, Robert and his brother, Ron, were adopted by Wayne. Robert graduated from Sidney High School in 1955. He spent 4 years in the Air Force. After boot camp in Texas, most of his years were spent at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE. He was trained as a mechanic, but spent his time on the flight lines parking planes. He returned to Sidney and worked with his dad at Bauerkemper's Auto and Electric. Robert worked in small engine repair and auto electric in Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Torrington, WY.
He married Pat Behm on January 7, 1961 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney. They moved to Chadron with their three small children, ages 2, 3, and 5 and began Bauerkemper’s Inc. in 1968. He always credited his fast start in business to his location at 2nd and Morehead Street being across the street from Henken's Implement.
His favorite pastimes were riding dirt bikes in motorcycle enduros and cross country races. His first enduro was in the Rocky Mountains with brother-in-law Bernie, both riding Honda Trail 90’s. He enjoyed enduros in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Michigan. He was the first double A rider in the 3-state area.
He started playing golf after his racing days and loved the game. He was the past president of Ridgeview Country Club and of the West Nebraska Senior Golf Association for 20 years. He was also past president of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Council and the Chadron Lions Club.
He is survived by wife Pat of Chadron, NE; son Steve Bauerkemper of Lincoln, NE; daughter Linda Bauerkemper (Trish Lortz) of Papillion, NE; son David (Diana) Bauerkemper of Chadron, NE; grandchildren Nichole (Trevor) Baer of Lincoln, Paige Bauerkemper of Chadron, NE, and Brenton (Heather) Bauerkemper of Chadron, Ne; great-granddaughters Macy, Millie and Ava Baer of Lincoln, NE; brothers Ron (Sharon) Bauerkemper of Northglenn, CO and Roger (Georgia) Bauerkemper of Ogallala, NE; and sister Patricia Schilz of Sidney, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Robert E. Bauerkemper. Printer Friendly Version Send Story to a friend. |
