Bob Rauterkus

==Obit==
January 2014, http://m.nptelegraph.com/obituaries/robert-bob-lennon-rauterkus/article_45300a84-8316-11e3-a05e-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm#.Ut_AD95C77c.facebook
Robert “Bob” Lennon Rauterkus, 65, passed away Jan. 20, 2014, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, with his wife at his side. He had many health issues and his doctors and nurses helped him leave this world in peace.
Bob was born May 6, 1948, to Paul J. Rauterkus and Jeanne (Lennon) Rauterkus, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At age 3, Bob and his family moved to Hastings. Two siblings joined the family, Paula (Eddie) Navarro and Steve Rauterkus. Bob attended St. Cecilia Catholic Schools, graduating in 1966. He attended college at Regis University (an all-men’s school) in Denver and later the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Bob married Karen Catsinas in August 1978. To this union was born Sara Beth Rauterkus, on Nov. 27, 1979. Following a divorce, Bob and Sara moved to North Platte. Bob married Denise (Johnston) Rauterkus on Feb. 25, 1984. A son, Matthew, was born on Jan. 26, 1987. There were definitely bets on how long that marriage would last, but next month would have been 30 years.
Bob’s greatest joy was selling and being sold. In Hastings, he was employed by Demars Beer Distributors and then gained a real estate license and sold properties in the Hastings area. In 1981, he moved to North Platte to work for Arrowhead Distributing and Bob Klemm. He later worked in the convenience store business as a merchandising buyer and manager. At the time of his death, he was employed by R&C Petroleum (Time Saver Stores, Winfields Coffee and Skyline Liquor). Bob helped design and stock Skyline and was very proud of it’s success. He appreciated the support and belief in his business abilities by the Schwindt family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Denise; his daughter, Sara Rauterkus and granddaughter, Krystal Rauterkus, of North Platte; his son, Matthew, of Bar Harbor, Maine; his sister, Paula, and brother-in-law, Eddie Navarro, of Arvada, Colo.; and his brother, Steve Rauterkus, of Los Angeles, Calif.; his nieces, Megan (Ken) Wood, Kacey Navarro, Laura (Russ) Shipman and Shelly (Ronnie) Harsh, all of Denver; seven great-nieces, McKenzie, Gracie Jo, Delaney and Taylor Wood, Shelby and Sydney Harsch, Phoebe Shipman; a great-nephew, Aiden Shipman; his mother-in-law, Shirley Johnston, of Hastings; his sister-in-law, Daphne (Kyle) Anderson; and a brother-in-law, Darin Johnston, all of Lincoln.
Bob will be missed for his infectious, loud laughter and his clever comebacks. He could be tough and grouchy and kind and thoughtful. He leaves behind many friends who will have Bob stories and memories for many years to come.
A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be at a later date. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, with family greeting friends beginning at 6 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.