Robert "Bob" J Niemann

Robert “Bob” J. Niemann, 76, of Grand Island passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Kearney. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Memorial services in Bob’s honor will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024 both at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Family has requested Husker attire to be worn in Bob’s honor. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Marines and United Veteran’s Honor Guard. Cremation will follow services with burial at a later date in the Grand Island Veteran’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Voice for Companion Animals, Alzheimer’s Association or the Wounded Warrior Project. Bob was born on July 28, 1948 in Grand Island, only son of Joe and Emily (Anderson) Niemann. He was raised in Grand Island where he graduated from Grand Island Senior High with the class of 1967. Following graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Bob served two combat tours in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge, Bob enlisted in the United States Army Reserves and spent time at Camp Pendleton in California in the Military Police division. On July 7, 1972 Bob married Judy Gallagher at St. Mary’s Cathedral, they made their home in Grand Island and were blessed with three sons. Bob returned to Grand Island after his honorable discharge. He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degree in Business and Technical Fabrication. He worked in manufacturing at New Holland, Overhead Door, Chief Automotive and Chief Industries. Bob began to share his extensive knowledge as Associate Dean of Trades and Industry at Central Community College before his retirement. Bob was a member of the VFW, Saddle Club and Isaak Walton. Bob held a lifelong love of the outdoors; he was an avid hunter and enjoyed camping with his family at Halsey National Forrest. He loved his dogs. Gun safety was important to Bob and he taught his sons to respect all firearms. Bob continued to learn throughout his life and was an avid reader of history. He enjoyed watching classic westerns and always ready to cheer on the Nebraska Huskers. He is survived by his wife, Judy of Grand Island; sons, Ryan (Christine) Niemann of Grand Island, and children, Zack and Ashley, Jason (Adriana) Niemann of Omaha and children, Sophia, Samuel and Matthew, Scott (Heather) Niemann of Hallam and children, Willow and Juniper; sisters, Margo (Tom) Galles and Pam Harders both of Grand Island; brother-in-law, Mark (Mary) Gallagher of Juniata; sister-in-law, Laurie Gallagher, and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Steve Gallagher. Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.

Robert "Bob" J Niemann

July 28, 1948 - September 2, 2024

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July 28, 1948 - September 2, 2024

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