Robert Eugene Huettner

Robert Eugene Huettner was born on October 2, 1932, in Falls City, Nebraska to Walter and Ruth (Smith) Huettner. He grew up in Falls City where he attended grade school; he went on to graduate from Falls City High School in 1950. Bob graduated from Midland Lutheran College in 1954 and Creighton University College of Dentistry in 1957. As a young boy, Bob enjoyed playing with lead soldiers, playing basketball, taking Boy Scout trips to Indian Cave State Park, and listening to Fibber Magee and Molly on the radio. Bob has always been an extremely hard working individual. As a young man, he worked to help his family. Some of his jobs included doing janitorial work, selling shoes, bagging groceries and repairing clocks at a jewelry store. Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until 1958. He was stationed in Bremerton, Washington, Washington, Alaska and Point Mugu, California. Bob married Barbara Babcock on December 21, 1957 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and they were blessed with three children: Beth, Mark and Jennifer. After Bob’s service in the Navy, he and Barb settled closer to their families in Omaha. Bob began his practice in Omaha in 1962. He enjoyed playing golf, playing racquetball, sailing, keeping up the cabin in Minnesota, and attending the Omaha Symphony; however, Bob’s life was better defined by his relationships. He treasured his family, his many groups of friends, and his church family. Bob also loved and cared deeply about his numerous patients. He was a part of a Bible Study group, an exercise group, and his breakfast and lunch groups. For Bob, life revolved around family, whether it be from daily phone calls or selfless acts of love and dedication. He grew up in hard times; therefore, he knew the value of education and made sure his children received a college education. Bob was a generous, loving, Christian man who enjoyed classical music, flower gardens, and birds. He was an avid fan of the Cornhuskers and the New England Patriots. Bob especially enjoyed meals at Downing's, Delicious and Taxi’s. Bob passed away on Monday April 25, 2011, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ruth and his step father Richard Ketter. Bob is survived by his wife Barbara, children Beth and Mark Olsen of Columbus, NE, Mark and Shawn Huettner of Cave Creek, AZ, and Jennifer and David Giudice of Fairfield, CT. His grandchildren include Eric and Naomi Olsen, Patrick Olsen and fiancé Minjeong, Alex and Tate Olsen, Jack, Katie and Joe Huettner, and Ella and Sophia Giudice; as well as his beloved dog Cooper.

Robert Eugene Huettner

October 2, 1932 - April 25, 2011