Robert 'Bob' Fanning

Friday, March 27, 2015

Robert (Bob) Leon Fanning

Jan. 11, 1933 - March 25, 2015

WAUNETA, Neb. -- Robert (Bob) Leon Fanning was born Jan. 11, 1933, in Chase County, Nebraska, to Vern and Velma (Barnes) Fanning.

Bob attended Chase County high School and at the age of 17, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War aboard the USS Okanagen. He was honorably discharged in October 1959. He was united in marriage to Berneice Artist Jones on April 29, 1956, at the Crete Church west of Champion. They were blessed to have 59 years of marriage together. To this union three children were born, Marty, Mark and Mike.

During the course of his life, he was a successful farmer and rancher throughout Chase County, from which he never retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Andrew Kinder Post No. 4688 for many years.

Bob passed away Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015, at his home in rural Chase County. He was 82 years of age.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Velma Fanning; and brother, Charlie.

Survivors include his wife, Berneice Fanning of Wanueta; sons, Marty Fanning and fiancé, Marci of Wauneta, Mark Fanning and wife, Karen of Imperial and Mike Fanning and wife, Elania of Enders; four grandchildren, one step-grandchild, Maverick Fanning, Ross Fanning, Mason Fanning, Carson Fanning and Kelsi Chuven; four great-grandchildren, Kegan, Clayton, Michael and Mardi; sisters, Betty Kraxberger and husband, Frank of Alaska and Kay Castle and husband, Merlin of Imperial; brother, Carl Fanning and wife, Joanne of Alaska; sisters-in-law, Ruth Fanning of Oregon and Burnetta Ahrens and husband, Bob of Imperial; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 28, 2015, at United Methodist Church of Wauneta with Pastor Bonnie McCord officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta with full military honors.

Visitation was Friday, March 27, 2015, at the funeral home in Wauneta.

Memorials are suggested to the Wauneta United Methodist Church, Wauneta American Legion and the Imperial VFW.

Online condolences can be left at liewerfuneralhome.com

Liewer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.