Robert &Quot;Bob&Quot; Brehm, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Brehm of Columbus died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at his home.

Robert Bob J. Brehm, Sr. was born November 24, 1932 in Columbus to Peter and Clara (Kirsch) Brehm. Grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1950. Bob married Rose Dixon on May 28, 1955 in Alma, NE. Bob went to work for Behlen's before the couple established Bob's TV and Appliance store which they owned and operated until retirement in 1989. They also operated Adams Cafe in Columbus for several years. Bob and Rose traveled extensively. They visited many countries and all 50 states. Bob also loved camping, metal detecting, and collecting antiques. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

He is survived by:
Daughter Jackie (Dave) Kunes of Columbus
Daughter Vicki Meyer of Papillion, NE
Daughter Jere (Jim) Baldwin of Columbus
Daughter Terri (Larry) Seiler of Leigh, NE
Son Bob (Kelly) Brehm, Jr. of Columbus
Daughter Kristie Ellis of Columbus
Son Dan Brehm of Columbus
21 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Loyal Companion Domino

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Rose Brehm on August 29, 1993
Parents Peter and Clara Brehm
Infant son and daughter Mark and Clara
Granddaughters Jessica Klug-Brehm and Kunes infant twins
Brother Reinhold Brehm
Sister Charlotte Zerr