He was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Stapleton to Arthur and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. He had a happy childhood with his brother, Don, and sisters, Barbara and Sharron. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1960.
He worked for the state of Nebraska and then Francis Pandorf before becoming self-employed. Later he worked at Becton Dickinson in Broken Bow.
On Oct. 2, 1965, Robert married his sweetheart, Jean Miller, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. They became parents to four children, Ronda, Bobby, Shad and Michael.
Robert had a strong work ethic and always made providing for his family a priority. He cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He loved working with horses, dancing and hunting, and loved to tell stories, always flashing his mischievous grin. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
Robert and Jean recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and together spent their time raising dogs, camping, fishing and playing cards.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don; sister, Barbara; and beloved daughter, Ronda.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Bobby (Liz) of Virginia, Shad of Broken Bow and Mike (Corina) of Broken Bow; sister, Sharron (Terry) Conley; brother-in-law, Tim (Kerri) Miller; sister-in-law, Mickey Miller; grandchildren, Josh (Michaela) Flint, Austin Snyder, Richard Schulik, Andrew, Emily, Abby and Daniel Flint; great-grandchildren, Charlee Flint and Tristan Schulik; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery. Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Stapleton to Arthur and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. He had a happy childhood with his brother, Don, and sisters, Barbara and Sharron. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1960.
He worked for the state of Nebraska and then Francis Pandorf before becoming self-employed. Later he worked at Becton Dickinson in Broken Bow.
On Oct. 2, 1965, Robert married his sweetheart, Jean Miller, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. They became parents to four children, Ronda, Bobby, Shad and Michael.
Robert had a strong work ethic and always made providing for his family a priority. He cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He loved working with horses, dancing and hunting, and loved to tell stories, always flashing his mischievous grin. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
Robert and Jean recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and together spent their time raising dogs, camping, fishing and playing cards.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don; sister, Barbara; and beloved daughter, Ronda.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Bobby (Liz) of Virginia, Shad of Broken Bow and Mike (Corina) of Broken Bow; sister, Sharron (Terry) Conley; brother-in-law, Tim (Kerri) Miller; sister-in-law, Mickey Miller; grandchildren, Josh (Michaela) Flint, Austin Snyder, Richard Schulik, Andrew, Emily, Abby and Daniel Flint; great-grandchildren, Charlee Flint and Tristan Schulik; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery. Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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