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Robert F. Herrington Sr.

1937 - 2025

Robert F. Herrington Sr. obituary, 1937-2025, Fairbury, NE

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home - Fairbury

2414 H Street

Fairbury, Nebraska

Robert Herrington Obituary

Robert F. Herrington, Sr.

March 16, 1937 - July 25, 2025

Mr. Robert F. "Bob" Herrington, Sr., age 88, passed away on July 25, 2025, at home in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Born on March 16, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska. Robert was survived by his wife and all five of his children.

Per Bob's wishes, Bob's close family and friends will gather graveside Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11am at Pleasantdale Cemetery to honor and celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska a cause close to his heart.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star from Jul. 29 to Aug. 3, 2025.

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2414 H Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

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