Bob Backer

Bob Keith Backer died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Community Hospital at the age of 79.

Bob was born August 20, 1927 in Belviedre, to Cyril Venard and Hazel Merle (Whitaker) Backer.

He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1945, Fairbury Jr. College and then University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1950. He earned his Masters Degree in Administration in 1958. He taught math in McCook one year, moved to Lincoln to teach one year and then came back to McCook. Bob spent the rest of his career in McCook Public Schools. He spent 37 years as a teacher and principal in the McCook school system, retiring in 1987.

He married Elva Pleis in Council Bluffs on December 29, 1946. They moved to McCook in 1950. She died August 6, 2000. To this union four children were born.

He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church and the McCook Elks Lodge # 1434. He enjoyed golfing, Bison football and visiting with former teachers and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elva in 2000; sister, Zoe Marie Daughty; and a brother, Cyril Backer Jr.

Survivors include: sons, David and wife Lori Backer of Boise, ID, Rex Backer of Hershey and Fred and wife Jane Backer of McCook; a daughter Jody and husband Richie Crocker of McCook; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were Tuesday, November 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating.

Inurnment took place in Memorial Park Cemetery

Memorials are being accepted in his name.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.