Robert "Bob" Junior Piper Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ROBERT JUNIOR PIPER 1942 – 2018 Robert "Bob" Junior Piper age 75 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1942 to Robert Christopher and Madeline Lenore (Record) Piper in Plattsmouth. Bob was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth and he graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the class of 1961. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country for two years during the Vietnam War from 1961 until 1963. He met Sharon Fay Wichman and they were later married on October 8, 1966 at First United Methodist Church in Plattsmouth. Bob and Sharon made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth. He worked as a carpenter for the Carpenters Local Union #253 in the greater Omaha, NE area for fifty years. Bob was member of First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth Masonic Lodge #6 A.F. and A.M. (Past Master 1986), Knights of The York Cross of Honor, Order of Eastern Star Home Chapter #189, Jobs Daughters Bethel #24 (Past Guardian), and he was a York Rite, Knights Templar all of Plattsmouth. He is survived by his wife of fifty one years: Sharon Piper of Plattsmouth, NE; daughter: Bailie Schuh and husband Bill of Plattsmouth, NE; three grandchildren: Hillary Piper, Cooper Schuh and Cole Schuh; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Madeline Piper, daughter: Kasey Lynn Piper, his two sisters: Delores Piper and Betty Robbins, and his nieces and nephew: Melissa Sue Bros, Debra Mae Kaffenberger, and Wayne LeRoy Robbins. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., with family greeting relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Masonic Rites Service will be conducted by the Plattsmouth Masonic Lodge #6 A.F. and A.M. at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Roby Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, February 16, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Plattsmouth with Pastor Lane Bailey and Pastor Michael McGregor officiating, Kay Bailey and Pam Osthus as vocalists, and Donna Glynn as organist. His final resting place will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Tellez and the Members of the Retired Carpenters Union #37. The Family suggest Memorials to First United Methodist Church. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Robert "Bob" Junior Piper

December 3, 1942 - February 12, 2018