Robert Lucas Doxtator
March 13 1937 – March 16 2025
Robert Lucas Doxtator. Father, Educator, Performer, Musician, died peacefully at the Tabitha Health Cove Hospice in Lincoln NE due to complications from glioblastoma.
Robert was born March 13 1937 to Frances Adelaide Williams and Charles W. Doxtator. Robert leaves behind his children (Elizabeth and Edward), step-children (Leah and Jeremy), and grandchildren (Deborah, Louis, Wynne, Frieda, Solomon, Natasha, Mariah, and Kyzer).
Robert was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Claire and his second wife Brenda.
Robert was a life-long educator in the humanities, speech, theatre, literature, philosophy and writing, at both Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During the last years of teaching, he worked closely with the ESL (English as a Second Language) students, saying that he learned as much from his ESL students as he taught.
In addition, Robert was a performer, acting in community theatre in Lincoln and Chadron, as well as singing in a 50’s-themed group, “The Greasers”, and performing on viola with different stringed instrument groups.
Robert made many life-long friends, and his quiet, kind, generous nature gave many the confidence and curiosity to explore their creativity, enriching their lives.
Services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a small donation to Guitars Not Guns or Education Through Music.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Robert Lucas Doxtator
Robert was my brother. I will miss him.
He was curious, fun and great big brother. I too miss him
I got to know Doc through theater & the GREASERS singing group. Wishing peace & comfort to all at this sad time of loss. 🕊🕯🌹Carol Meyer
I knew Robert many years from Olli and the Stringalongs. We had so much fun during our musical sessions. He was a good man and he made such good coffee! He loved music and good movies and good books. He always had a funny story to tell and was always in good humor. I will miss him.
I learned a great deal from/with Bob during my years at Chadron State College. Although I majored in math and physics, I enjoyed Bob’s classes so much that I earned enough hours for a minor in Doxtator (tho’ CSC wouldn’t award it). His courses, including Man and the Cosmos, were interdisciplinary experiences like no others. I will never forget him and will always be grateful for his impact on my life.
We are so sorry about your Dad. You don’t know us but we purchased your Dads home and are so happy to be living in it . We moved off an acreage and this home was perfect with such nice open spaces. We felt like we were getting to know him a bit just by the care of this home. I had hoped to go meet him so was looking him up when I saw this obit. Again our sincere condolences