Robert Jehorek

Robert Jehorek, 73, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida.

Bob was born July 28, 1944, in Ogallala to Leo and Lucille (Coyner) Jehorek. 

He graduated from Brule High School in Brule, Neb., in 1962. 

Bob’s parents owned a dairy farm, which aided in cultivating a work ethic that became a trademark of his.

Following high school, Bob entered the U.S. Navy. Upon his discharge, he returned home, where he eventually met Teresa Robinette. The two were married on Feb. 25, 1967.

 The couple made their home in Omaha, where Bob managed a Zieder Zee restaurant. He did so well there that he was asked to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas to rejuvenate the chain of restaurants there. 

In the mid 1970s, Bob had an opportunity to buy a grain elevator in Platteville, Colorado and the family remained in Colorado until 1989, when he and the family returned to Keith County to farm. 

Bob was wired to work hard and his mind always seemed to be processing his next endeavor. When he stepped away from full-time farming, he transitioned right into real-estate ventures. 

Bob loved to be outside, whether it was farming, mowing or gardening. He had an affinity for cars and had a particular loyalty to Ford. Bob had a colorful personality and loved to entertain family and friends over fine meals and drinks. He poured himself into whatever he was doing; success and good times always seemed to shine on him. 

Bob had very close relationships with each of his grandchildren. He liked to text message them and stay active in their lives. They made many wonderful memories working in the garden together, shooting or just spending time together. 

Bob will be missed sorely by his family and friends; as he loved them, so was he loved in return.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lucille Jehorek; stepfather, Jake Brethauer; infant granddaughter, Brianna Hillis; brothers, Larry and Richard Jehorek; and nephew, Clay.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa of Ogallala; daughters, Stephanie (Jeff) Hillis, Michelle (Cort) DeLuna and Nikki (Rick) Deebs, all of Ogallala; son, Rob (Megan) Jehorek of Ogallala; siblings, Pauline (Dean) Fifield of Madera, California, Caroline (Dr. Francis) Moes of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Leon (Lois) Jehorek of Paxton, Neb., Tom Jehorek and special friend Deanne Wolford of Ogallala, Steve (Karen) Jehorek of Brule, Bill (Kristy) Jehorek of Ogallala, Marty (Janie) Jehorek of Lincoln, Neb., David (Kathy) Jehorek of Las Vegas, Nevada, Francie (David) Claus of Douglas, Wyoming, Ed Jehorek of Longview, Texas, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jehorek of Ogallala, Rosemary Jehorek of St. Francis, Missouri, and Jennifer Jehorek of Scottsdale, Arizona; 10 grandchildren, Devin and Hope DeLuna, Austin, Kayla, and Colin Hillis, Dakota and Camden Deebs and Payton, Jadynn and Olivia Jehorek; along with many other relatives and friends. 

A memorial has been established in his memory with the intent to support St. Luke’s Catholic School. 

Condolences can be shared online at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend.

Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ogallala with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. 

Burial with military honors by the Keith County Veterans organizations will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 15 from 1-5 p.m. at Prairie Hills Funeral Home. 

A Rosary will be recited that evening at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.