Robert L. “Bob” Brauer was born Feb. 4, 1942, to Adolf and Wilhelmina (Hillman) Brauer in Seward.
He received Holy Baptism on Feb. 22, 1942, at Immanuel Lutheran in Ruby. He was confirmed into faith on April 3, 1955, at St. John Lutheran in Seward. He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1959. On July 10, 1966, Bob was united in marriage to Fran Beins in York. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Dave, Cindy, and Kelly. Bob passed away peacefully Oct. 6, 2025, in Seward, at the age of 83.
Bob was a farmer his entire life. After retiring from the farm, he enjoyed driving a school bus for Seward Public Schools for 10 years and helped his son during harvest season. In his free time, he enjoyed Husker football and volleyball, NASCAR, growing his toy tractor collection, and any activities his grandchildren were involved with. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He was very involved in his church, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Fran (Beins) Brauer of Seward; children, Dave (Brenda) Brauer of Seward, Cindy (Brian) Fehlhafer of Seward, and Kelly (Matt) Roberts of Lincoln. He was a proud grandparent of Emme and Tess Brauer, Matthew (LaTasha) Fehlhafer, Austin (Kate) Fehlhafer, Felicity (Slater) Wells, Brogan (Camryn) Fehlhafer, and Max and Jack Roberts; great-grandchildren, Serenity, Cole, Weslie, Rylan, Layne, Hallie, and Maxine Fehlhafer; brothers, Ken (Nancy) Brauer of Lincoln, and Marvin (Sue) Brauer of Lincoln. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lloyd Brauer.
Visitation is Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service is Friday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica. Bob’s body will be laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery to await the glorious day of the resurrection of all the dead.
“Well done my good and faithful servant.” - Matthew 25:23
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
