Robert R. Lamphere, (74), of Lincoln died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 with family by his side. Born in Lincoln April 19, 1937 to Dr. Wallace and Erdene Cook Lamphere.
“Bop” loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, playing cards and games, enjoyed summers at the cabin in Minnesota, and was always appreciative of a good joke or clever word play.
Robert was a graduate of Lincoln High School where he was named to the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001, and to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 as a member of the 1954 Football Team. He attended the University of Nebraska and Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN He was employed by the Olson Construction Company, and the Nebraska Department of Roads until his retirement.
Family members include his wife Carrie, sons Jim (Amy) Lamphere, Steve Lamphere, Lincoln; Dan (Johnna) Lamphere, Aurora, Colorado; and daughter Lynn (Jeff) Jenkins, Lincoln. He is survived by eight loving grandchildren: Jake, Sarah, Anders, Gunner, and Elsa Lamphere, Jared, Abbie, and Hanna Jenkins; his brother Jack Lamphere, Lincoln, brother-in-laws David (Agnes) Olson and Sam (Natalie) Olson and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law and nephew.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Monday (3-26-12) First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 ‘D’ Street. Rev. Dr. Jim Keck, officiating.
Memorials to First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 ‘D’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 or Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.
No Visitation/Cremation.