Robert Dean Barrett, age 93 of North Platte, died January 15, 2019 at Linden Court. He was born June 8, 1925 to Clinton J. and Estella M. (Hill) Barrett at North Platte.  He graduated from North Platte High School.

He was united in marriage to Bennitta Marie Williams at North Platte. Robert served in the United States Army during WWII until his honorable discharge.  He owned and operated Krispy Krust Bakery.

Robert was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge, American Legion, and Eagles Lodge, member of the Hadley Barrett and Westerns Band, and past president of Nebraska Bakery Association.  Robert enjoyed his backyard gardening, his swimming pool, golfing and husker football.  He thoroughly loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Constance M. Rockstool, Patricia L. Hongsermeier and Robert A. Barrett; nine grandchildren, Devan (Rudy) Roybal, Jennifer (Martin Duavin) Fitcher, Robin (Greg O’Dean) Barrett, James (Christy) Rookstool, Julie (Scott Swan) Rookstool, Jona Rookstool, Josh (Sasha Day) Rookstool, Monte Wilson, Ruy Acevedo, and Michael (Amy) Wilson; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bennittta; brothers and sisters, Wilma Loftus, Maureen Van Buren, Mildred Jones, Warren Barrett, Hadley Barrett and Clinton Barrett.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9am to 5 pm Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.