Robert D. Bamrick

Robert D. Bamrick, 86, of Overton, Nebraska, died Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Cozad, Nebraska. He was born April 8, 1928, in Elm Creek, Nebraska, to Edward F. and Louise M. (Streit) Bamrick. Bob grew up in Overton where he attended school. He was united in marriage to Clarice Eby on October 15, 1949, in Kearney, Nebraska. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Rodney D., Karen M., and Robert L. Bob farmed his entire life and worked at the Hay Mill. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, was a former member of the Overton Board of Education and Community Center Board member. His hobbies included; farming, playing cards, he especially enjoyed playing pitch, and going to the childrens’ and grandchildrens’ sporting activities. Bob was a kind man with a huge heart and will always be remembered fondly. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Clarice Bamrick, now living at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nancy Bamrick of Overton, Nebraska; son-in-law, Lee Shafer of Overton, Nebraska; six grandchildren; Niki and husband Eric Altwine of Bertrand, Nebraska; Kody and wife Jenny Shafer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Brady Shafer of Denver, Colorado; Colt and wife Katie Shafer of Grand Island, Nebraska; Chris and wife Gwen Christner of Kearney, Nebraska; and, Justin and wife Kari Christner of Lincoln, Nebraska; Ten great-grandchildren; Bayley Bamrick, Kaden & Claire Shafer, Beckham Shafer, Dylan White, Allie & Jessie Altwine, and Austin, Brant & Jenna Christner; as well as extended family and many friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney Bamrick; daughter, Karen Shafer; four sisters, Ruby, Nell, Edith and Marge; two brothers, Ed & Jim Bamrick; grandson, Patrick Bamrick; daughter-in-law, Diane (Nelson) Bamrick; five brothers-in-law, Gaylord, Floyd, Lonnie, Don & Dick Eby; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Eby. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 30, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton, Nebraska with Reverend Alex Borzych celebrating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Burial will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please forward online condolences through: reyoldslovefuneralhome.com.