He was born June 8, 1925, to Clinton J. and Estella M. (Hill) Barrett at North Platte. He graduated from North Platte High School.
He was united in marriage to Bennitta Marie Williams at North Platte. Robert served in the United States Army during WWII until his honorable discharge. He owned and operated Krispy Krust Bakery.
Robert was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge, American Legion and Eagles Lodge, and was a member of the Hadley Barrett and Westerns Band, and past president of Nebraska Bakery Association. Robert enjoyed his backyard gardening, his swimming pool, golfing and Husker football. He thoroughly loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bennitta; brothers and sisters, Wilma Loftus, Maureen Van Buren, Mildred Jones, Warren Barrett, Hadley Barrett and Clinton Barrett.
He is survived by his children, Constance M. Rockstool, Patricia L. Hongsermeier and Robert A. Barrett; nine grandchildren, Devan (Rudy) Roybal, Jennifer (Martin Duavin) Fitcher, Robin (Greg O’Dean) Barrett, James (Christy) Rookstool, Julie (Scott Swan) Rookstool, Jona Rookstool, Josh (Sasha Day) Rookstool, Monte Wilson, Ruy Acevedo, and Michael (Amy) Wilson; and other relatives.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
He was born June 8, 1925, to Clinton J. and Estella M. (Hill) Barrett at North Platte. He graduated from North Platte High School.
He was united in marriage to Bennitta Marie Williams at North Platte. Robert served in the United States Army during WWII until his honorable discharge. He owned and operated Krispy Krust Bakery.
Robert was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge, American Legion and Eagles Lodge, and was a member of the Hadley Barrett and Westerns Band, and past president of Nebraska Bakery Association. Robert enjoyed his backyard gardening, his swimming pool, golfing and Husker football. He thoroughly loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bennitta; brothers and sisters, Wilma Loftus, Maureen Van Buren, Mildred Jones, Warren Barrett, Hadley Barrett and Clinton Barrett.
He is survived by his children, Constance M. Rockstool, Patricia L. Hongsermeier and Robert A. Barrett; nine grandchildren, Devan (Rudy) Roybal, Jennifer (Martin Duavin) Fitcher, Robin (Greg O’Dean) Barrett, James (Christy) Rookstool, Julie (Scott Swan) Rookstool, Jona Rookstool, Josh (Sasha Day) Rookstool, Monte Wilson, Ruy Acevedo, and Michael (Amy) Wilson; and other relatives.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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