Robert Glen Walgren

Robert Glen Walgren

May 5, 1931 - Dec. 21, 2023

WAUNETA Neb. - Robert Glen Walgren was born May 5, 1931, to Leslie and Lillian (Tatum) Walgren in rural Dundy County, Neb.

Robert grew up and attended elementary school in rural Dundy County south of Wauneta and later attended and graduated from Wauneta High School.

After graduating, Robert worked at the local grocery store until enlisting in the United States Navy.

Robert married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Lucille Voorhees on Nov. 11, 1951, at United Methodist Church in Wauneta, Neb. For Robert, this marked the date on which he joined the church, a membership that would last for 72 years. After the wedding, the couple moved to San Diego, Calif. for the Navy.

To this union, two sons were born, Rex Alan and Scott Robert both in San Diego, Calif. The family moved back to Wauneta in 1954 and Bob went to work at the grocery store. Shortly after his return, Bob partnered with Dwight Hoff, and the two formed Hoff’s Grocery.

Some years later, Dwight and Robert built Super Foods in Imperial, Neb. They later divided the partnership where Robert became the sole owner of the Wauneta store and Dwight became the sole owner of Super Foods. Robert and his boys proudly owned and operated Walgren’s Super Market until 2016.

When he wasn’t at the grocery store, Robert enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and poker. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and Blackhawk, Colo. to try his luck at the slot machines. He enjoyed a great fish fry, founded the Walgren golf tournament in Enders, Neb., and enjoyed fighting fire.

Robert loved his community and enjoyed giving back where and when he could. He was a proud member of the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, he also served as Mayor of Wauneta, was on the town board, and the school board, was a Mason, and participated in poker club. He found time to open Steakout Restaurant in downtown Wauneta because he just felt like the town needed a restaurant on Main Street. He enjoyed a good Limerick and he made the world’s best Bologna. A secret that Scott carries to this day.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sharon; his sons, Rex (Kathy) Scott (Karen); grandchildren, Jamie Wiess, and Jeremy Walgren, step grandsons, Carson and Chris Watt, Raenelle Thoms, Michael and Daniel Gardner and Renae Watkins; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Keith, Janice, Evelyn, Lucille, Maxine, and Everett; and granddaughter, Katie Watt-Bradbury.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec,p.m. 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta.

A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Wauneta Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Loy officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Neb.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wauneta VFD, Wauneta Senior Center, or Wauneta Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.liewerfuneralhome.com. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta has been entrusted with arrangements.