Robert "Bob" George Eihusen

Robert “Bob” George Eihusen, age 71, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Tabitha at Prairie Commons surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, February 7th from 4-7pm at Riverside Golf Club. A service and time of sharing will begin at 5:30pm. Dan Naranjo officiating. In honor of Bob’s laid-back attitude please wear casual clothes or whatever you are comfortable in. Memorials suggested to the Grand Island Children’s Museum, PO Box 1545 Grand Island, NE 68802-1545, www.gichildrensmuseum.org. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.giallfaiths.com. Robert was born September 25, 1952 in Grand Island to Virgil Robert and Margarette Minnie (Luebbe) Eihusen. He grew up in Grand Island and attended West Lawn Elementary School, Walnut Middle School and graduated from Senior High in 1970. He then went on to Wayne State College and graduated in 1974 with a degree in Industrial Management. He proudly served in the Air and Army National Guard from 1971 to 1977. He was united in marriage to Linda Sullivan in August of 1975. Bob was the former CEO of Chief Industries. Bob's leadership was the cornerstone of Chief Industries, laying a foundation for stability, longevity, and unparalleled growth. His commitment to innovation and corporate responsibility shaped a legacy that will carry forward. Chief Industries was started by his father Virgil in 1954 and the family-owned legacy continues today. May his vision, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to excellence continue to inspire us. Bob was on various boards over his career. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi (Business Fraternity) and President’s Circle, St. Francis Medical Center Foundation. He was appointed by Governor Kay Orr to the Nebraska Diplomats. He served as the Past Director of Farm Building New Advisory Board as well as the Political Action Committee, Nebraska Association of Commerce and Industry. He served as Past President of the Manufacturer’s Association of G.I. Chamber of Commerce. In 1993, he was appointed by Governor E. Ben Nelson as a member of the Judicial Nominations Commission for the Supreme Court District 5. He was awarded the Wayne State College Alumni Achievement Award in 2002 and in 2005 was named the General Chairman of the Cornhusker State Games. In his younger years he was active in the Jaycee’s and had many fond memories of the events and the wonderful friends he made. Bob will be remembered by many for his patience, kindness and willingness to help anyone who needed it. He had a way of always being late or just right on “Eihusen Time”. He had a dry sarcastic sense of humor which is carried on by his children. He was like “MacGyver” and had a way of being resourceful to fix just about anything. He especially enjoyed working on anything with a motor. You were more likely to find Bob hunting the isles of Ace Hardware for plumbing/electrical supplies than on a golf course. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed being outdoors. When it came to holiday decorating, he could go a little “Clark Griswold” and take it to the extreme. He liked to stay up on all the new technology and developments. He enjoyed music of all kinds and was known to be a night owl, which was when he made the best steaks. Of course, anything tastes good when it is 11:00 at night. Above all else Bob will forever be remembered with having the biggest heart. Bob is survived by children, Amy (David) Ostdiek of Grand Island, DJ (Kathy) Eihusen of Phillips, Marci (Corey) Tompkins of Grand Island and Michael Eihusen of Hastings; grandchildren, Eric, Jenna (John), Karlie (Chad), Morgan (Thomas), Lauren, Ellie, Mason, Madeline and Olivia; step-grandchildren, Michaela (Chase) and Allison (Ryan); great grandchildren, Rowan, Elijah and Thomas; sisters, Libby (Jack) Henry and Terri Rank and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is so thankful for the loving care their dad received from the staff at Tabitha at Prairie Commons. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother in-law, Sam Rank and other relatives.

Robert "Bob" George Eihusen

September 25, 1952 - January 29, 2024

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