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A celebration of life for Robert Larry “Bob” Smith, age 60, of Chadron, NE will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE with Pastor Steve Retzlaff officiating.

Burial will be at the Merriman Cemetery in Merriman, NE.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Bob passed away on February 17, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. He was born on December 26, 1956 to Curtis N. and Goldie G. (Huckins) Smith in Rushville, NE.

Bob joined brothers James (Jim), Richard (Dick), and sister Janice (Sis). The early years of Bob’s life were spent in various homes throughout the Sandhills of Sheridan and CherryCounties. He began his school years in Hay Springs and then attended MerrimanPublic School, graduating from GordonHigh School in 1975. As he grew up, he continued to gather friends. His mother taught him about the love of the Lord early in his life. From early in his life, he developed a devotion to cars. He was the proud owner of a ’55, ’56, and ’57 Chevy. From his teen years on, he worked on restoring engines and completed the restoration of several cars for himself and his brothers. He attended SidneyTechSchool where he acquired training in carpentry.

All of his life, he loved hunting, fishing, and anything to do with automobiles. Bob married Katherine (Kay) Kadolph in Rushville on July 18, 1981. To their union were born Amy L.Smith and Neil A. Smith. He loved his family and was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and friend.

Bob used his extensive automotive knowledge as he worked for several mechanic shops and automotive businesses. From age 20 until the time of his passing, he worked for Wahlstrom Ford as “Parts Bob.”

He is survived by wife Katherine (Kay) of Chadron, NE; daughter Amy; son Neil; brothers Jim (Coffey) of Bridgeport, NE, Dick of Merriman, NE; sister Jan Bruhn and her son Clint and wife Sonja of Chadron, NE; uncle Robert (Beverly) Huckins of Pierre, SD; aunt Violet (Vi) Coon of Gordon, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Robert Larry “Bob” Smith.