Robert E. “Mohawk – Bobby” Machacek

August 23, 1933 – February 14, 2024

Robert E. Machacek of Crete, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2024 after a short stay with hospice. He was born to Joseph F. Machacek and Blanche (Vilda) Machacek of Crete, Nebraska. Bob was an only child.

In 1956, Bob started to work for Lincoln Inspection Service and he continued to work as a Licensed Grain Inspector on a contractual basis at Bunge Mills until his death in 2024. He was honored with the Longest Active Licensed Grain Inspector award, for his 68 years of service. Bob served in the Air National Guard from 1950-1957. He was a Master Mason member in the Masonic Lodge in Crete, Nebraska. He was a member of Seostris Shriners in Lincoln, Nebraska and a Lifetime member FOE #3909 in Crete, Nebraska.

Bob enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, playing pitch, reading, playing bingo, gardening, cooking, baking, watching westerns, and college football.

He is survived by fiancée and partner Joyce A. Richtarik and her children Rhonda Greder, Rania Hagemeier, Jackie Hepburn, Tammy Wenz (Jeff), Randy Richtarik (Britain) and several grandchildren and great grandchildren, stepson Carl Folkerts (Deanna) and grandchildren Amy, Cassandra, and Carl Jr.

He was preceded in death by Joseph F. Machacek, Blanche (Vilda) Machacek. He married LaRene Machacek (Strauss); she preceded him in death on March 27, 2007.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday March 9, 2024 anytime from 1 PM – 5 PM at the Crete Eagles Club, 132 W. 12th Street, Crete, NE 68333.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to FOE #3909, 132 W. 12th Street, Crete NE 68333 or send to Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504 in care of the Machacek family.

Special thanks to Horizon Hospice for their excellent care and support, and to the Palliative Care team.

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