Robert Allen Jansky

Robert (Bob with one “o”) A. Jansky, 83, passed away November 2, 2020 at Hillcrest Long Term Assisted Living in Lincoln Nebraska. He was born October 10, 1937 on a farm near Milligan Nebraska to Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky.

Bob grew up on farms near Fillmore and Saline Counties and in the town of Tobias, Nebraska. Bob graduated from Tobias High School in 1955. After high school Bob attended Fairbury JR. College in Fairbury Nebraska. After college Bob worked for Safeway Stores and on construction projects. In 1960 Bob went to work at NPPD Sheldon Station in Hallam NE. In 1970 he transferred to NPPD Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville Nebraska, where he retired in 1994 after 34 years of service.

Bob enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He produced several pieces of furniture and other items until his MS prevented him from working safely with power tools. He was also an avid Husker fan.

Bob married Shirley Oberhelman on September 9, 1957, in Fairbury Nebraska. They were happily married for 63 years. Four children were born of this union.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky and his 2 sisters Elaine (Edwin) Grubbs and Marvel (Leonard) Baxa.

Bob is survived by his spouse Shirley, and his sons, Martin (Doris) Jansky of Lincoln NE and Randal (Jennifer) Jansky of Kearney NE, his daughters Valeri (Mark) Gillan of Key Largo FL and Christine (Kent) Obrist of Lincoln NE; grandsons Nickolas Gillan of Lynchburg VA and Robert Gillan of Daytona Beach FL, granddaughters Casey Jansky of Lincoln NE and Jordan (Dell) Pearson of Elm Creek NE, Ashleigh (Titus) Tvrdy and Jessica Obrist both of Omaha NE and one great grandson Wesley Pearson, his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Please visit the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home website at www.lincolnfh.com to leave condolences and for more details. Memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to the family for future designation.