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Robert "Bob" Straatmann

March 23, 1965 — January 17, 2021

Hastings resident Robert Allen “Bob” Straatmann, 55, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday with family present and one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s Facebook page. The direct link for that page is www.facebook.com/lbvfh . For the health and safety of others face masks are required for those attending the visitation and funeral, your cooperation is appreciated. Since there are material sharing restrictions, we ask that you bring your own pen for signing the registration book or memorial envelopes. If you do not bring one, we can do that for you.

Bob was born March 23, 1965, in Grand Island, NE to Lloyd & Jean (Bell) Straatmann. He graduated from Giltner High School in 1983. Bob married Christina “Chris” Christenson on August 17, 1984, in Belleville, KS; she preceded him in death on March 28, 2005.

Bob was employed as a non-food receiving manager at Allen’s for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising birds. Bob’s greatest passions were his children, grandchildren, and listening to music.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christina “Chris” Straatmann; two sisters, Brenda Fowler and Rochelle Straatmann; grandparents; and beloved pets, dog Toby and cockatiel Lucifer.

SURVIVORS:
Children & Spouses:
Jana & Steven Connot – Hastings, NE
Brady & Stoney Straatmann – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren:
Blake & Bradyn Connot
Hunter & Ashlynn Straatmann
Girlfriend and best friend:
Jolene Boyle – Hastings, NE
Jolene’s children:
Jamie Hartman – Hastings, NE
Hope Boyle – KS
Brady Boyle – KS
Fur baby - Louis
Brother:
Brent Straatmann – Wymore, NE
Aunt & Uncle (Second Parents):
Kathy & Steve Hosier -- Hastings, NE
Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, January 24, 2021

2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center

1225 N Elm Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

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Visitation

Monday, January 25, 2021

9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)

Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center

1225 N Elm Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

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Services

Monday, January 25, 2021

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

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