Bob Daly

George Robert 'Bob' Daly was born September 4, 1931, to George 'Joe' and Ida Winters Daly at his granddad Walter Winters' place east of Tryon, NE. Bob departed this life on Friday, October 21, 2016, at the age of 85 years.

Bob entered the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Grandview Air Force Base in Kansas City, MO. He was selected for the Office of Special Investigations Secret Service while in the Air Force. Following his discharge in 1956, Bob returned to Nebraska to ranch and was a member of the American Legion Post #189 for 47 years.

In May 1955, Bob was in the first graduating class from McPherson High School where he earned his GED. He was married on December 21, 1955, and to this union three children were born.

Bob enjoyed his rodeo days with saddle and bareback bronc riding. He competed in Sutherland, NE, and the Kansas City area while he was in the service.

Bob loved ranching and was always available when a neighbor needed help with branding or moving cattle. He was also a state certified welder. He used this skill to mend ranching equipment and later designed a gate closer and fence anchor in his shop.

Bob is survived by his children, Becky (Bill) Clark, of Lincoln, NE, Kathy (Rick) Jones, of Onaway, MI, and Darrell (Tammy) Daly of Manton, MI; two brothers; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as other family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ida Daly; and a brother, Don Daly.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Miller Cemetery, near Tryon.

Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the American Legion Post #189.