Robert F. Getsfred (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Robert Francis Getsfred, son of Fred and Laura Littler Getsfred, was born September 20, 1930, in Grand Island, Nebraska. He departed this life Friday, November 7, 2014, in Lakeside Hospital, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of eighty-four years, one month, and seventeen days.
On September 23, 1971, he was united in marriage to Violette Elizabeth Matilda Onken, and they shared thirty-nine years before her passing on October 27, 2010.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Laureen Young.
Robert is survived by five sons, Robert Getsfred, and his wife, Inetta, of Hubert Heights, Ohio, Chris Getsfred, and his wife, Colleen, of Valley, Nebraska, Michael Getsfred, and his wife, Khaek, of Clearfield, Iowa, Raymond Getsfred, of Bethalto, Illinois, and Eric Getsfred, and his wife, Kristin, of Louisville, Kentucky; a daughter, Meredith Allen, and her husband, Steve, of Belton, Missouri; a step-daughter, Anna Michlin, and her husband, Jeff, of Santa Clarita, California; fifteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Dineen, of Spokane, Washington; several nieces and nephews; special family members, Becky and Dennis Howerton, of Lebanon, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Creighton Prep School. He then attended the University of Nebraska where he earned his engineering degree. He served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, being honorably discharged on December 14, 1952. Shortly after he and Violette were married, they moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where they made their home. Robert worked as a civil engineer at Fort Leonard Wood for twenty-five years, and then was employed by the Lebanon Housing Authority for a number of years.
Robert was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton, Missouri, where he sang in the church choir.
In his spare time he enjoyed working on his cattle ranch, and also liked square dancing. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments, and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his eighty-four years.
Memorial donations may be made to The ALS Foundation and left at the funeral.
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