Robert L. "Rob" Richardson

Robert L. "Rob" Richardson, age 71, of Alma, NE, formerly of North Platte, NE, died Thursday, September 26, 2019, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE after battling health issues for many years, and more recently, complications from throat cancer.

Rob was born March 3, 1948, to Gerald Keith "Jerry" Richardson, Sr. and Jean Ardell (Hastings) Richardson in North Platte. He grew up and attended school in North Platte then enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1966. Rob was an Amtrac Crewman, serving two tours in Vietnam, including fighting against the Vietcong during the Tet Offensive of 1968. He earned the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1970.

Following his service, Rob returned to North Platte where he worked at various places including the Sears Auto Center, Penny’s Auto Center, Larry’s Glass, and Power Drive & Bearings. He later worked for Old Home Bread (Metz Baking) delivering baked goods in the North Platte area, and for a short while in Cheyenne, Wyoming, before returning to North Platte to continue his job at the bakery. In 1992, Rob became a salesman at Wheel’s Used Cars. In 2003, he moved to Lincoln where he continued selling cars until his health declined and he retired in 2004.

Rob met Julie Haussermann in 2000 and they were married on January 31, 2004, in Lincoln where they resided until moving to Alma in 2013.

Rob was a member of Sertoma, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion, and the American Lutheran Church in Lincoln, where he was baptized in 2003. Rob liked helping with NebraskaLand Days and various community fundraisers around North Platte. He also enjoyed golfing with his loved ones and watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Rob is survived by his wife, Julie, of Alma; son, Mick Richardson, of North Platte; brother, G. Keith Richardson, of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Deb Jaide, of Bladen, NE; mother-in-law, Elma Jean Waggoner, of Alma; stepchildren, Bruce Boggs, Brooke Boggs, Eric Haussermann, Emily Anderson and Elissa Priess; grandkids, Dehjin, Ashley, Nathan, Brianna, Isabella, Jared, Brenna, Kenley, Connor, Case, and Cannon; 7 great-grandkids; special friends Larry and Marilyn Schnell; many nieces and nephews; his dogs, Bailey and Bridgette; as well as numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Keith "Jerry" Richardson, Sr.; mother and stepfather, Jean and Melvin Nordin; father-in-law, Rolland ‘Pode’ Waggoner; sister, Roxanne Baldwin; brother-in-law, Harley Jaide; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Hawley.

In keeping with Rob’s wishes, cremation was chosen and a graveside service with military honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE, with Pastor Paul Ferrarone officiating. The memorial book may be signed at www.odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the United States Honor Flag ( ushonorflag.org ), Harlan County Senior Center, or North Platte Senior Center.