Robert Leon Morrison, age 73 of North Platte, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
He was born February 22, 1944 to Clarence P. and Darlene (Landry) Morrison on a farm outside of Gandy, NE, where he grew up before moving to Arnold, NE. Robert graduated from Arnold High School with the class of “62”.
He moved to North Platte in 1963 and began working at Snell Electric. On the 14th of December 1963 he married his beautiful wife, Sandra Jameson. In 1973, they purchased Snell Electric, 1984 Hansen Plumbing and Heating, 1985 Cox and Hyde Refrigeration and 1986 changed name to Snell Services Inc.
He was a North Platte Ambassador , and served on the Nebraskaland Days Board as well as North Platte Chamber of Commerce, where he served a short time as president of both the Ambassador’s and Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, socializing and spending time/spoiling his grandkids.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Darlene; and a brother, Ronnie.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Todd (Deb), Monica (Roger) Fuhrman, Brad (Brooke) all of North Platte; grandchildren, Jason (Tonya) Morrison, Chad Knoedler, Chad Triplett, Jesse Morrison, Derek Knoedler, Kasch and Karsen Morrison; great grandchildren, Brookelynn, Syncere, Chance, Hannah and Hailey; a sister, Judy Groome of Denver; a brother, Jim of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Keystone Fire and Rescue of Keith County NE. Online Condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Cremation was requested. A celebration of Bob’s life will be at a later date, due to health concerns in the family. Those wishing to sign his memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.