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Obituary

Robert (Bob) LaVerne Kai

September 2, 1940 - July 29, 2023

Robert (Bob) LaVerne Kai passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska July 29, 2023, at age of 82 years with his loving family around him. Bob was born in Pender, Nebraska, September 2, 1940. He was the 8th of 10 children born to Herman and Edna (Lawton) Kai.

Bob graduated from Bancroft High School in 1959. He joined the United States Army Reserve in 1963 and served in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Bob married Glenda Gatrost on July 12, 1964, in Bancroft, Nebraska. Bob and Glenda had four children, Randy, Chris (stillborn), Clayton, and Nicole.

Survived by:  wife, Glenda; sons, Randy (Deb) and Clayton (Laura) Kai; daughter, Nicole (Mike) Aernie; granddaughters, Crista (Trevor) McClintock, Megan (Trey) Brewer, Haley Aernie; great grandsons, Dean Brewer and Ryder McClintock; brother, Glenn (Roberta) Kai; sister Sybil Kai; sisters-in-law, Janet Kai and Connie Kai; many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and  great nephews; friends.

Preceded in death:  father, Herman Kai; mother, Edna (Lawton) Kai; son, Chris Kai; sisters, Alyce (Art) Schleusener, Ruby (LeRoy) Duncan, and Annabelle Kai; brothers, Floyd Kai, August (Janet) Kai, Paul (Rose Mary) Kai, and Charles (Connie) Kai.

A Celebration of Life Service, with full Military Rites conducted by Nebraska Army National Funeral Honor Guard and American Legion Post #3,  will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Grace Community Evangelical Church, 6843 South Street, Lincoln, NE.

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Condolences online at Roperandsons.com

Services

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Celebration of Life

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Grace Community Evangelical Church

6843 South Street

Share a Memory or Condolence

August 8, 2023

Our memory is of Geneva, Ne days at our Geneva Evangelical Free Church. Bob had our middle son to his shop one afternoon. Brad was thrilled and to this day remembers Bob giving him a small part from his shop. Brian our oldest was probably having a piano lesson. Such a kind thing to take time out to do. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

– Kevin and Carol Coughlin
August 5, 2023

Glenda, We are saddened by Bob’s passing. We have fond memories of you and Bob from Faith Bible Church.

– Eldon and Mary Dietrich

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