Lofing, Robert Wayne, Jan. 19, 1934- Nov. 17, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 20 Nov 2010 Robert Wayne Lofing, 76, of Scottsbluff, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at the family farm after a yearlong battle with cancer. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at First Christian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Michael Stein officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery. The United States Army National Guard will render military honors. Friends and family may call at Jolliffe Funeral Home Sunday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The immediate family will gather together from 5 to 6 p.m. and invite all those who wish to share in memories of Bob. Memorials have been established to Scottsbluff Special Olympics or First Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is in charge of arrangements. Bob was born at home, three miles north of Minatare Jan. 19, 1934. He was the 12th of 13 children of Conrad and Katherine (Brehm) Lofing. He attended Lake Minatare and Fairview 50 grade schools and graduated from Minatare High School, Class of 1953. Bob married Edna May Simon, Oct. 28, 1956, at the First Christian Church in Scottsbluff. To this union four children were born; Mike, Michele, Doug and Deneen. Bob was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1956, serving five months at Fort Hood, Texas, then in Germany until September 1958. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Lofing family farm east of Scottsbluff. He was a very meticulous and successful farmer – the rows had to be straight, and the weeds didn't have a chance. He took pride in being his own mechanic and being a "jack of all trades." He fed cattle for years and was also a Top 10 Beet Producer. Family and farming took priority over everything. Bob never missed a family gathering or family reunion. Even after his retirement from farming, his love of farming still existed in his perfect gardens and flowerbeds. He enjoyed all sports, was a devoted "Husker fan" and enjoyed going to his kids' and grandkids' activities. He loved going fishing with long time friend, Kenny Rein; talking sports with old friend, Max Tyrrell; working side-by-side with his brother, Harvey; and sharing numerous laughs with his brother-in-law, Don Ramig. Bob was a devoted family man, very proud of his parents, siblings, and especially his children, their spouses and the grandkids. Although he was a very quiet person, his mischievous sense of humor entertained all who loved him. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Edna, of 54 years; children, Mike (Lisa) Lofing, Michele Lofing, Doug (Debbie) Lofing, Deneen (Paul) Colburn, all of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Brett Lofing (fiancé Kate Boyce) of Lincoln, Morgan (Robert) Newnham of Denver, Joshua Heilbrun of Ft. Collins, Nathan Heilbrun of Scottsbluff, Brian Colburn of Lincoln, Amy Colburn of Scottsbluff, Joseph Lofing of Scottsbluff, Chris Mecklem of Ft. Collins, Ryan Mecklem of Parker, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Heilbrun, Jordon and Bianca Mecklem; siblings, Helen Margheim, Frieda Goodschmidt, Leah Dolberg, all of Gering, Wilma (Keith) Pister of Sun City, Ariz., Harvey (Della) Lofing of Minatare, JoAnn (Don) Ramig of Brighton, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, sister, Katherine Schlager; brothers, William, Harry, Clarence and Floyd; infant brother, Billy; grandchildren, Robin Jayne Heilbrun and Tyler Wayne Colburn.