Robert "Bob" John Simpson

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Robert J. “Bob” Simpson, 95, of Norfolk, Nebraska will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Pastor Caleb Wehling will officiate, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, and the United States Army Honor Guard. Bob passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Norfolk Veterans Home. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Robert John Simpson was born on April 19, 1931, in Battle Creek, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Rosella (Scheerger) Simpson. He attended country school and St. John’s Lutheran School before graduating from Battle Creek High School. Bob was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church on May 24, 1931, and his faith remained a guiding force throughout his life. He was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk. After high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served during the Korean War from March 1953 to December 1954. Following his return home, he briefly owned and operated a small ice cream shop. On June 29, 1955, he married the love of his life, Margie Eggers, in Tilden, Nebraska. Together they shared 65 years of marriage and built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and community. Bob and Margie made their home in Norfolk, where both worked at the Norfolk Regional Center. They were blessed with three children: Karen, Randall, and Rodney. Bob later worked at Morman’s Feed and Nebraska Job Service until his retirement. Bob was a man of many hobbies, talents, and interests. He loved hunting and fishing, woodworking, stained glass, garage sales, and auctions. He enjoyed gardening, tinkering in the garage, and making homemade beer and wine. Over the years, he amassed many collections and even more friendships. His kindness, quick wit, laughter, and wonderful sense of humor made him a joy to be around. Nothing was more important to Bob than his faith in his Heavenly Father and the love he had for his wife, children, and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who would do anything to help those he loved. In 2017, Bob and Margie moved to the Norfolk Veterans Home, where they enjoyed watching birds, sitting outdoors, sharing coffee with friends, playing bingo in the afternoons, and poker in the evenings. Bob is survived by his daughter, Karen (Bill) Wind; grandchildren Robin (Jake) Claussen, Beau (Rachel) Simpson, and Tia (Colin) Erickson; and great-grandchildren Gabriel and Melia Claussen, and Ryker and Lakyn Simpson. He is also survived by daughters-in-law Deb Gaines and Patty Simpson; sisters-in-law Barb Eggers, Dawn Eggers, and Myrna Wolfe; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie; sons Rodney Jay Simpson and Randall John Simpson; his parents, Lloyd and Rosella Simpson; sisters Nadine Wacker and Carolyn Prauner; parents-in-law Arnold and Ruth Eggers; brothers-in-law Don Wacker, Harlan Prauner, Kenneth Eggers, Duane Eggers, and Keith Eggers; sister-in-law Colleen Eggers; niece Iona Eggers; and nephew John Wacker and great nephew Brett Eggers. Pallbearers will be Jerry Prauner, Carl Bernstraugh, Mark Eggers, Chris Eggers, Dan Wolfe, and Dan Regan. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Robert "Bob" John Simpson

April 19, 1931 - May 10, 2026