Bob was always a delight to be around and could laugh big despite the troubles going on. What a great smile! My condolences to your Boys and their families and your dear Cheri. May your memories be full of the good times for always. Ron Beck
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I met Robert at our neighborhood association and numerous meetings and messages with city officials.
As a very personal favor to me, he drove me to a small town (Fort Calhoun) so I could pick up bone broth to nourish a recent arm fracture. He was kind and gentle during the ride, a day right after he had received treatment himself.
I send a little prayer every time I pass his home, the next block over. He was loved and respected by the neighborhood. May he truly rest in peace.
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2010, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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2013, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
At my Grandma’s funeral, he was a great support on such a rough day for my daughter & me.
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Bob was always up for any challenge. His smile so infectious and he was always a good brother father grandfather son and friend. His passing leaves a great void in life.
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Oh my gosh. What a beautiful obituary. I’m one of Robert’s many cousins (my Dad was, Clayton, your grandmaRuth’s baby brother). When all of Aunt Ruth’s would come to visit the farm in Nebraska, our house was near Grandma Esther’s. It was always an exciting time and Dad surely did love all his nieces and nephews! Grandma Esther adored all “the little ones”! But wow, it could get a little overwhelming for me as a kid, and Robert always seemed to sense that. I remember he was the one who would kind of make me feel not so anxious and would make me laugh. To be honest, I had a little Cousin Crush on him! I mean who wouldn’t, right? He was 2 years older than me, funny and of course those good Flueckinger looks! lol! I wish I could’ve seen Robert more often as we grew older. The obituary and stories shared here make me smile, yet sad that such a good man is gone too soon. Rest in peace, Robert. I’m sure you are making them all laugh up in those heavenly clouds!! ❤️
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Robert and I met five years ago at a neighborhood meeting. I was immediately impressed with how comfortable he was in a group of complete strangers, and after two years of being neighbors, we became a couple. While we had so many adventures and made so many memories together, cancer stepped in just a few months into our relationship. Robert’s optimism never wavered, though, and off he’d go to visit friends and family in UT, carefully timed between chemo treatment.
We had more memories to make, more adventures waiting, but it was not to be. I am a better person for having known you, your friends and family. My heart is broken.
Rest in peace, sweets. You deserve it.
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One of my favorite memories of Robert happened this past Halloween. We were trick or treating, and it was already dark. We were standing on a corner waiting for the light to turn green so we could cross the street. On the opposite side there was a tall, masked adult standing all by themselves. I started rearranging where the kids were standing, making sure they were as far from that person as possible when we passed.
As soon as we started walking, Robert did something I’ll never forget. He walked right up to the person, wished them a happy Halloween and pulled out his bag of candy. Robert asked them if they’d like to take some candy since he wasn't at his house to hand out candy to the neighborhood trick or treaters.
The person took a piece of candy, said thank you/happy Halloween, and went on their way.
I can’t help but think about the impact Robert made on that person’s day and maybe even their life. It was such a brief moment, but it showed Robert’s unconditional kindness so clearly. He was truly an incredible man, and we miss him terribly. How lucky we are to have known such a good person.
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