Robert Bryan Lane, age 64 of Fremont, Nebraska passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Robert “Bob”was born September 12, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Wilburn Guy and Gloria Loretta (Kelchner) Lane.
Robert grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school there. He moved to Oklahoma at the age of 20. He worked in the dairy business at Townley’s Dairy. He moved to Bellevue, NE and worked at the Roberts Dairy in Omaha. He returned to Oklahoma and lived in Oklahoma, City where he was the infamous “Barbecue Bob” radio personality. He cooked for many people including his family, neighbors and the homeless. Robert married Carolyn A. (Reynolds) on May 30, 1987. Robert spent the last 14 years in Fremont. He was an avid drummer loved music “rock & roll”, the Huskers, Steelers, fishing and mostly his family. He loved cooking for his family here. He was known for his very big portions while cooking and was Uncle Bob to anyone who met him.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lane of Fremont; son, Richard Lane of Fremont; daughters, Brandy (Matthew) Tulak of Fremont, Melissa Lane of Harrisburg, PA, Danielle Lane and Casey Lane both of Fremont; 6 grandchildren, Brilee Lane, Hailey Walls, Avery Tulak, Justin Nelson, Kailynn Lane and Marlyn Davis; and great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Patterson; mother and father-in law, Sandra & Michael Cycyk of Savannah, Georgia; many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and several brothers and sisters in law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Ron, Guy, David and James Lane; and sister and brother-in-law, Annabelle (Richard) Gaiski.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date when COVID restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermmeorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
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