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Robert F. Brahmsteadt, age 82, of York, Nebraska, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home. He was born March 8, 1940, in York to Benjamin H. and Esther V.

( Pohl) Brahmsteadt. After graduating from high school, Robert continued farming on the family farm north of York.

On June 7 1969, Robert married Linda J. (Schuster) Meade. Robert and Linda were married 53 years at the time of his death. Robert enjoyed farming, hunting, cars, puzzles, playing cards, collecting red tractors (big and small), helping others in need and time with family. Robert worked 22 years at Champion Home Builders before retiring in 2005.

Robert is survived by his wife, Linda Brahmsteadt; children: Daniel Brahmsteadt and his children, Jaden, Cooper, and Porter; Cindy Sis and her children, Brooke (Cody) Rosebaugh and Tristan Sis (Mackinley Thayer); Allen (Amanda) Meade and his children, Justin (Allyson) Meade, Michael (Brandi) Meade, and Nichole (Taylor) Cornelius; Brenda Thornton and son, Nicholas Thornton; and six great-grandchildren: Oakley, Raylee, and Huxley Rosebaugh and Charlotte, Bridget, and Emma Meade; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marlene Friesen; and brothers, Roland and John.

His funeral was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, with the Reverends Mike Neidow and Ben Kaiser officiating. Interment followed at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Thayer. Visitation was held from 1 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with his family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening, all at the mortuary.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences can be left for the family at http://www.metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary in York was in charge of the arrangements.