BORN

1948

DIED

2017

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Lincoln, Nebraska

Robert Schmailzl Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 14, 2017.

Robert John Schmailzl, 68, of Lincoln, NE passed away on June 13, 2017.



Robert was born August 16, 1948 in Lincoln to Kenneth and Patricia Schmailzl. He graduated Lincoln High in 1966.



After high school Robert entered in The United States Navy and served 4 years then he served in the Naval Reserve as a Construction Battalion Builder. He was discharged from the Navy in Washington State .



Robert then worked at Boeing Aircraft as a crane operator.



Later he moved to Lincoln, NE and worked at Millard Lumber as a prefab wall builder then retired on June 1, 2017.



He is survived by son, Michael Schmailzl, WA; twin brother William (Linda) Schmailzl, sister, Patty Lang of CA, sister Beverly (Darrell) Wilson, Larry Schmailzl, and many nieces and nephews.



Preceded in death by, mother, father, 2 brothers, and grandparent and aunts and uncles.



Memorial Service will be on Tuesday, June 20th at 10 am at Calvary Community Church, 4400 North 1st Street Lincoln, NE. lincolnfh.com

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June 19, 2017

Darrell Wiilson

Thanks for all the great times we had when you lived in Everett Washington.I hope you had as much fun as I did. Will always remember them it was a pleasure to have known you only wish that it was longer. May God bless you and grant you fair winds and following seas.

June 19, 2017

Lonnie & Cathy

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. Sending our deepest sympathy.

June 18, 2017

Dot Beard

I can remember Bobby John for the days he visit our family while he lived in Seattle. Michael, I can still see you and your day setting at our table with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Dot Bartlett Beard

June 15, 2017

Linda Moore

I will miss you, my friend and mentor , Happy trails buddy until we meet again, God be with your family.

June 14, 2017

Janet Smetter

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God Bless You in this time of sorrow.
With Sympathy.
Janet Smetter, Judy Kunert,
Tracy Payne, Terry Schmailzl, Carol White

June 14, 2017

bobby mersed

"Another Lincoln High Job Well Done."

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