Robert E. “Bob” Morgan, 73, of North Platte passed away June 28, 2015 at his home. Bob was born in North Platte, on August 16, 1941 to Earl E. and Jane Morgan. He grew up in North Platte, attended North Platte High School, graduating in 1960. He attended McCook Community College to be an electrician. In 1962 he married Kathryn Harvey and had two children. He was then drafted into the United States Army in 1967. He married Janice M. Wilson and had three children. Bob served his country for 12 years in the United States Army Corp. before returning to North Platte where he worked in hotel maintenance for many years.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt, and loved Cornhusker football.
Survivors include his five children, Joy (Mike) Smith of Hays, KS, Robert Williams of North Platte, Kimberly (Toby) Reynolds of Smith Center, KS, Sheri (Todd) Nuemeyer of Scandinavia, WI, Jerry ( Kelly) Morgan of North Platte; Mark (Brandi) Lemon who he considered a son of North Platte; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Simants; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Edward Morgan.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.