"Bob" Robert
Samuel Laird
Visitation
will be one hour before service.
Dr. Laird was born August 8, 1925 at Cowles, Nebraska the son of Bruce and Mable (Buzzard) Laird.
Survivors are his wife Marilyn; children and their spouses, Linda and Mark Bumann of Grand Island, Laurie Laird of Grand Island and Douglas and Trina Laird of Omaha; and brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Tom and Glenna Laird of Marshall, Missouri.
He is also survived by step grandson, Brody. His parents, brother, William and sister, Doris preceded him in death.
Robert was raised in Blue Hill where he graduated from high school. He entered the United States Navy on November 15, 1943 serving during WWII and was honorably discharged on May 15, 1946. Following his service to his country, he attended Hastings College, then graduating from the University of Nebraska Dental School. He practiced at Auburn, NE, Loup City before coming to Grand Island.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Krikac on June 10, 1951. Robert was a member of the Nebraska Dental Association. He enjoyed golfing and bowling.
Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Special Olympics.