Robert Floyd Sheets, age 88 of North Platte, passed away Thursday August 9, 2018 at Great Plains Health.
Robert was born July 11, 1930 in Arnold, NE to Sherman and Grace (Bassett) Sheets. His family moved to North Platte when he was 10 years old and he attended Roosevelt Grade School, then Cody Grade School, moving on to the 7th and 8th grade Junior High School in downtown North Platte, and finally to North Platte Senior High School. He married Joan Cornell on August 8, 1948 and to this union 3 children were born, Patricia Kay, Susan Joan, and James Robert. He worked for Krispy Krust Bakery for a year and then went to work for Sunshine Dairy, later known as Fairmont’s, and stayed for 27 years. In 1972, Robert married Margaret “Maggie” Long in Stapleton, NE. In 1976 he went into partnership with Bob Carpenter, purchasing Frontier Resort, where he worked until his retirement in 1992. Robert, known as Bob to many who knew him, was active in the Frontier Resort Association. He enjoyed life at the lake and helping others. His interests and hobbies included woodworking, collecting antique wrenches and tools, gardening, and traveling. He made friends all over the United States when he went to antique and tool shows.
Bob is survived by his children Patricia Nitsch of Omaha, NE, Susan Atchison of Denver, CO, James (Ruth) Sheets of North Platte; grandchildren Justin (Sandra) Nitsch, Travis (Maddie) Nitsch, Tyler Nitsch, Felicia (Ty) Harrison, Angie (Doug) Garcia, Jade Atchison, Aspen Atchison, Jim Jr. (DeAnna) Sheets, Mike (Katie) Sheets; 15 great grandchildren; brothers Dee Sheets, Larry (Donice) Sheets; sister-in-law Martha Houpt; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie; parents Sherm and Grace Sheets; sister Sally Jochum; brother Darrell Sheets; mother and father-in-law Allen and Victoria Long; sisters-in-law Patricia Sheets and Marjean Main.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday August 12, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.