Robert F. "Bob" Hyberger

Robert F. "Bob" Hyberger, 56 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at his home on Thursday evening, March 21, 2013. He was born on May 21, 1956 to Florence (York) and William Hyberger and he had lived in Beatrice his entire life. Bob was a 1974 graduate of Beatrice High School, He and Theresa Clark were married on May 16, 1980. He had been employed at the Gage County Highway Department, and had currently been employed by the University of Nebraska as the county LTAP coordinator. Bob was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and planting flowers and trees. Bob especially enjoyed time spent at the family cabin at Big Lake, MO. and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Theresa; son Chris Hyberger and wife Billi of Beatrice; daughter Sarah Vater and husband Jesse of Beatrice; 3 grandchildren, Dominick and Ethan Dreesen, and Ashton Hyberger; sister Joan Stepan and husband Ross of Holmesville; brothers Hugh Hyberger and wife Becky of Salina, KS., and Mark Hyberger and wife Linda of Beatrice; sister-in-law Carol Hyberger of Omaha; mother-in-law Bernice Clark of Beatrice; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bill Clark, Mary Clark, George Clark and wife Sherri, all of Beatrice, Patty Schoen and husband Andy of Adams, Kevin Clark and wife Krista of Beatrice, and Tom Clark and fiance Joleen of Adams; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Florence (York) Hyberger; brothers Guy, Dale, Francis and Joseph Hyberger; sister Rita Hyberger; and father-in-law George Clark.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beatrice with Father Steve Major officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday; and 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice and not at the church. A scriptural prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge. Sign Bob's online register book at www.ghchapel.com.

These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.