Bob was a graduate of Lincoln Southeast and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bob was a photographer during his time in Nebraska, including contract work documenting historic buildings for the Historic Preservation Office. He previously lived in Colorado, where he enjoyed fishing alpine mountain lakes with his favorite dog Magnolia. Bob was also known for his vegetable gardening, spicy omelets and kind-heartedness to his many nieces and nephews.
Family members include his brothers Thomas Kay (Marcia Kirk) and John Kay (Joan Hines), all of Lincoln; sister Deborah (Bill) Austin, Olathe, CO; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents; brother Jim and sister In-law Anne Carothers-Kay.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials to The Bryan Foundation, 1600 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506.