Robert "Bob" Dudek

May 11, 1939 - June 30, 2021

Robert “Bob” Dudek, 82, of Elm Creek passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek with Father Jose Chavez celebrating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Bob was born May 11, 1939 in Donna, Texas to Tony and Rose (Vrchota)Dudek. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1957. Following an honorable discharge from the U.S. Airforce in 1961, Bob worked in the Minuteman Missile Program and later worked in sales at Eakes Office Plus in Grand Island. On May 11, 1962, Bob was united in marriage to Mary Voichoske in Fullerton, NE. To this union two children were born: Michelle and Melissa. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed gardening and especially growing roses. After retiring and moving to Johnson Lake, he spent many hours painting wildlife and dog portraits. Bob was a member of Ducks Unlimited and donated many paintings. He was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Dudek of Elm Creek; daughters, Michelle Barger and husband, Bob of Columbus, WI, and Melissa Dudek of Kearney; grandchildren, Anna, Adam and Alexis Lilienthal of Kearney; brothers, Pat Dudek and wife, Patty of Apple Valley, MN and Don Dudek of Fullerton; sister-in-law, Jo Thomazin of Genoa, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.