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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