Robert Lee Gregory was born to Lee E. and Marie Kathleen (Prather) Gregory on December 17, 1949 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Bob grew up in Fairbury and Tecumseh, Nebraska.  In school, he was active in sports and enjoyed math. Bob graduated from Tecumseh High School with the Class of 1968.

He was united in marriage to Jody Halverstadt in 1974 and this union was blessed with two daughters, Ashley and Kaylee.  The couple later divorced.  Bob was a self-employed carpenter and also raised cattle. His pastimes included woodworking, fishing, playing cards, golfing and shooting pool.  Bob loved spending time with his siblings, family and friends.  He cherished his children and grandchildren.  He will be remembered for his quick wit and humor.

Bob passed away on May 13, 2024 at the Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln at the age of 74 years.  He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his daughters, Ashley Gregory of Waverly and children Charlie and Declan and Kaylee Kreifels and husband Jared of Talmage and children Aspen, Milton and Dillan, siblings, Sandra Boldt Schuelke and husband John, Jim Gregory and wife Peggy, Linda Rice and husband Jim and Tom Gregory and wife Kathy, aunts, uncles, cousins, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathy (Gregory) Kelly and husband Robert.    

An informal gathering of friends and family will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Tecumseh Fire Hall in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Memorials may go to the family's choice.

Private family burial will be in the Hubbell Cemetery, Hubbell, Nebraska at a later date.  

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com