Memorial services for 84-year old Chadron native Robert “Bob” Olson of Alliance, NE, are Sat, Jan 20, 2024, at 10:00 at the United Methodist Church of Alliance with The Reverend Gregory Reed officiating.
Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery with military honors.
A reception will follow at the Alliance Eagles Club.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family at 903 Platte Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301 for a future designated memorial.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com
Robert Lee “Bob” Olson was born May 27, 1939, to Clarence J. and Emma M. (Duecker) Olson in Loup City, NE. He passed away peacefully Monday, Jan 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob’s family moved to Chadron, NE when he was a child. He graduated from Chadron High School in 1957 and then from Chadron State College in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree as a business major and a minor in English.
After college, he enlisted in the U-S Army in Sept 1961 and served 4 years, including a deployment to Germany. He was honorably discharged in Sept 1964.
Bob married the love of his life, Margy C Christensen, on Feb 4, 1968, at the United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff, NE. This union was blessed with 3 children: Jodi Lynn, Amy Jo, and Bradley William.
Bob, also known as “Taxi Bob or Diesel Tower Bob” began his career at Burlington Northern in Sept 1973 as a clerk and retired in 2003. He met a lot of great friends and always had many stories to tell.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a 35-year member of the Elks, a 40-year member of the Eagles, and a 50-year member of the American Legion. He also served on the Western Heritage Credit Union Board for 12 years.
Bob was a very involved father and grandfather. You could find him attending every sporting event and activity possible for the Hemingford Bobcats, Alliance Bulldogs, or Chadron State Eagles. His wife, children, and grandkids were the most important people in his life.
He is survived by his children Jodi (JD) Sutphen of Hemingford, Amy Varner of Alliance, and Brad Olson (Nina Schefcik) of Alliance; the grandchildren that he was so proud of: Morgan (Ashleigh) Sutphen of Omaha, Peyton Sutphen (Autumn Hoff) of Chadron, and Katelyn and Drew Varner of Alliance; his brother-in law Melvin Christensen of Chadron; special nieces and nephews, Kim Metz, Tori Marchant, and Brian Fisher, and Bill Christensen.
Bob was preceded in death by Margy, his wife of 49 years; his parents; in-laws Bill and Ruth Christensen; and his brother and sisters-in-laws Bill and Jean Marchant and Dolores Christensen.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Bob Olson