Robert D. Webber, the son of Stanley and Beulah (Hines) Webber, was born on Sept. 3, 1946, in Superior, Nebraska. He died on May 16, 2024, at Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 77 years, 8 months, 13 days.
Besides being a master electrician, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, racing and motorcycles. Growing up on the Republican River, he enjoyed many hours hand fishing and "calling" those big cats up with his dad and uncles. His lifelong love of racing and motorcycles was influenced by his dad, "Fred" Webber, who raced himself and later was Bob's crew chief. He raced mostly on local tracks in Nebraska and Kansas including the High Banks of Belleville, where he raced stock cars and motorcycles.
Early 1982, he met Deb Filipi, and together they enjoyed the freedom of just riding with their faces in the wind. They also shared a love of gardening. Together they started Riverside Gardens in Superior. They also operated a greenhouse and truck garden that was certified internationally organic.
In 1992, they were married and moved to Narka, Kansas, where they purchased a flower shop and settled into country life. Because of their racing experiences and love of the "Big Half Mile" in Belleville, they were more than happy to help serve on the committee that organized and built the High Banks Hall of Fame Midget Museum. Working for years to promote and preserve the history of the "big track."
Bob enjoyed being close to nature and wildlife and experiencing what it had to offer. He shared the love of the outdoors as well as the family's Cherokee Indian Heritage. He was proud to become a great-grandpa. Bragged about the youngsters to anyone who would listen.
Bob was a former police officer for the City of Superior. He was a man of endless jokes and smiles. He enjoyed nothing more than to make the people he loved smile. He was proud to tell the story of him holding Mike and Mark as children, jumping his bike in the air. He was goofy, giving, and was full of knowledge about everything. More than anything, he loved his family. He was always checking in on everyone to make sure they had an awesome time.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy, and sister, Shirley.
Survivors include his wife, Deb; sons, Mark (Yuhne) and Michael (Leigh Ann); grandchildren, Lexi, Braxton, Anders and Johan; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Lexi; and great-great-grandchildren, Nayvie Roberts and Emerson Webber; other relatives and a host of friends.
Per Bob's wishes there is no service planned. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of http://www.pricefuneral homes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.
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