Bob was born on January 8, 1932, to Frank and Mae (Helwig) Mann in Fort Crook, NE.
Bob attended Papillion High School where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Marcia Petersen. The two graduated in 1950 and were married on April 18, 1953, at First Lutheran Church in Papillion.
In 1957, Bob and Marcy moved to Gifford Farm in Bellevue where they lived for the next 39 years. While at Gifford, Bob worked along side his wife as a farmer and educator, which allowed thousands of students each year to learn about life on the farm and the importance of agriculture.
He served on the Sarpy County Fair Board for over 40 years. He was active in 4-H as a club leader. He was very active in the life of First Lutheran Church as a Sunday school superintendant, Sunday school teacher, and served as a church elder.
Bob was a loving father to his four children; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. After 88 years and seven days, God called his soul to Himself at UNMC in Omaha. Bob was very loved and will be dearly missed by his family.
Preceded in death by wife, Marcia Mann; parents, Frank and Mae (Helwig) Mann; sister, Ruth; brothers, Herbert, Frank, and Ray.
Survived by Children & Spouses: Gerald & Jane Mann, Papillion. Chuck Mann & Donna Monteleagre, Bellevue. David & Dana Mann, Omaha. Susie & Bob Engberg, Springfield. Grandchildren: Rachel & Steven Hayes, Paul Mann, Nicole Mann, Becca Mann, Jessica Addleman, Justin Addleman, James and Lauren Engberg, Alex Engberg, Richard Mazikani; Great Grandchildren, Michael Hayes and Sawyer Engberg; Brother & Sisters-in-law: Bill and Carita and Helen Mann; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Monday 10:00 am First Lutheran Church, Papillion. Visitation at mortuary Sunday 1-8 pm with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Memorials to the church.
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First Lutheran Church, Papillion, NE, Papillion, Nebraska
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