7/19/1942 – 9/19/2018
Omaha – Survived by husband Larry, sons John (Ksenia), Chris (Mary), grandson William, family and friends.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM with Vigil Service 5:00 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (9/24/18) 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church  15353 Pacific Street Omaha, NE. Interment Omaha National Cemetery.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc.
2727 N 108th St. Omaha, NE 402-496-9000

November 7, 1964 – September 21, 2018

Rob was born the son of Phyllis Marie Bruns (later Koppert) and Robert Edward Koppert in Salinas, California on November 7, 1964 and was raised in the Lutheran faith.  He graduated from Milford High School in 1983 where both of his parents were school teachers.  Rob went to school at Brown Institute in Minneapolis where he earned a degree in Radio Broadcasting.  After working radio in Minneapolis, Rob landed a job at KICD radio in Spencer, Iowa where he worked for many years.  While working there and living in Milford, he became a firefighter and EMT serving as a volunteer with Milford Fire and Rescue Department and on the ambulance for Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Spirit Lake.  Next, he found his second calling and moved to Atlantic, Iowa where he worked as the Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator and later as the Cass County 911 Director.

At only 53 years old, his body was overcome by the illness of colon cancer.  He was diagnosed on November 26, 2016 and fought hard to keep the illness at bay.  Multiple surgeries and chemotherapy slowed the progression, but the cancer was ultimately discovered too late and could not be stopped. As the cancer progressed, Rob was unable to work and made the decision to move  from Atlantic to Gretna, Nebraska.  This was so he could be close to major railroad systems and trains.  Rob was an avid railfan and would spend hours and hours watching, videotaping and photographing trains and rail yards.

Besides being an expert in train spotting, Rob enjoyed Ham Radio and was a long-time operator with the call sign N0NGZ.

He was thoughtful with his final plans.  Along with his desire to remain at home during the last stages, he declined to have a funeral service or burial.  He directed cremation with the spreading of his ashes in special locations he was fond of near the railroads he visited.

His Facebook timeline shows that there is no doubt he had several passions. Here are some of his words.  “One thing I’ve become acutely aware of since being diagnosed with cancer, is that you learn to appreciate each day as if it were the last. I went railfanning today, it was cloudy, cold and drizzling off and on. Not the best day to shoot pictures and videos of trains, but I got to spend the day doing something I love with good friends.”  He loved music and radio.  “Doing some spring cleaning and going through boxes I haven’t opened for 15 years. Found about 350 CD’s. The gem was a group called Western Flyer. The song (also called) Western Flyer, brings back memories of a happy childhood.”

12/5/1946 – 9/14/ 2018

Shirley Jean Jennings was born December 5, 1945 in Charleston, Missouri. She was the eighth oldest of fourteen siblings born to John E. Jennings & Hester Ann Harris Jennings who preceded her in death. She departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Jackson, Tennessee.

She grew up in Wardell, MO. and professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

She graduated from Central Hight School, Hayti, Missouri in 1963. She continued her education in Abilene, Texas and was employed at a Financial Institution.

Shirley moved to Omaha, Nebraska and united with Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Late Pastor John Whittington.

It can be said that she loved her family dearly as well as people in general. She loved the “Sisters Trip” and Family Reunions and her love for the church grew stronger. She enjoyed the choir singing and especially the Preaching, Teaching & Singing by Pastor Terry L. Arvie.

She was employed by the Telephone Company where she retired, but her feeling the need to slow down the pace, Shirley moved to Jackson, Tennessee, united with the Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist church, Rev. Marvin Hall, Pastor. She became busier – she joined the Ushers Ministry, the Sophisticated Senior Citizens & Tennessee National Baptist Convention.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: Son, Patrick (Jane) Jennings, Sioux City, IA; Daughter, Trina Jennings, Jackson, TN; Siblings, Lavora Jennings, MO; Johnnie (Conway) Newton, IL; Larry (Vergie) Jennings, MD; Juanita Jennings, MO; Lyman (Clarice) Jennings, CO; John (Debbie) Jennings, CA; Eddie Jennings, MD; Betty (Roy) Tipler, NE; Percy (Verna) Jennings, IL; Lorraine Jennings, TN; Vernon (Donna) Jennings, SC; Bobby (Janice) Jennings, GA; Laverne Jennings, NE; 9 Grandsons, 5 Granddaughters, 11 Great Grandchildren, Godsons, Elliott Horton & Corey Harris, NE; A host of Nieces, Nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many Friends.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, September 21, 2018 Roeder Mortuary 50th Ames Chapel; Funeral Service: 9:30 AM Saturday, September 22, 2018 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 5501 North 50th St., Omaha, NE; Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery

1/30/1955 – 9/18/2018
Elkhorn – Preceded in death by father Raymond. Survived by wife Marlee, children Jonathan (Amy), Kristan (Danny) Stroup, Magee (Matt) Kopecky, mother Doris, siblings Rob (Kellie), Debby (Steve) Hansen, Sherry (Gary)Cerise, Sandy (Dan) Holland, grandchildren Elias, Aria, Calum, stepsons Jeff (Molly) Bailey, Mike (Lacey) Bailey, many nieces, nephews, friends and Lexi his 4 legged friend.

Memorial Service Saturday (9/22/18) 11:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be determined later.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000