Robert Messerli

Robert (Bob) Boehm Messerli, 94, of Edgar, NE, passed away January 10, 2026 in Deshler, NE. The son of Pauline and Edward Messerli was born on September 28, 1931 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Bob was raised in lowa, alongside his two brothers, Edward and Howard, and his sister, Marian. He attended Underwood Consolidated High School where he met the love of his life, Carolyn. Bob & Carolyn were married on February 8, 1952. Bob was drafted into the Army and served our country during the Korean War in Germany.

Their first home was in Council Bluffs, IA, where Paula, Peggy and Timothy were born. They lived in Underwood, Iowa for several years. The next move was to Staplehurst, NE, then to Edgar, NE in 1962. Their family grew as Tad, Ty, and Trudy were born.

Throughout his career, Bob held diverse roles. He drove a milk truck and worked in elevators and at Safeway. He drove a school bus and sold insurance. He ran a gas station and even owned his own siding & insulation business. He was a coach for several kids, coaching baseball, and softball. He retired in 2007 after serving as a dedicated rural mail carrier for several years.

He enjoyed playing softball and was in a bowling league. He liked to go fishing. He enjoyed playing Euchre and having coffee with friends.

Survivors include his children: Paula (Craig) Johnson of Independence, MO, Peggy (Roger) Rumsey of Oak, NE, Tim Messerli of Edgar, Tad Messerli of Edgar, Ty Messerli of Kearney, NE, Trudy (Jon) Kamler of San Antonio, TX. His grandchildren: Andrew (Holly) Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Joseph (Caylee) Johnson, Anna (Chanler) Sechrest, Isaiah (Rachel) Johnson, Amos (Melissa) Johnson, Emily Applegate, Kelsey (Anthony) Osborn, Andrea (Curt) Gosser, and Josie Kamler, His great-grandchildren: Charli, Kalli, Samuel, Kaiden, Carter, Haven, Mylo, Wade, Elsie, Norah, Ruth, Florence, Chloe, Everett, Emmett, Odin, and Kirby, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 5PM until 7PM and Friday, January 16, from 9AM until 11 AM at Williams & Kuehn Funeral Home in Edgar. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow at the Edgar Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Edgar American Legion Post 248 and may be sent in care of Williams & Kuehn Funeral Homes, 241 West 4th Ave., Red Cloud, NE 68970.