Robert J. O'Neill Obituary (1939 - 2015)

Robert J. O'Neill Jr., 76 years of age, of Beatrice passed away after a brief illness at the Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln on Sunday morning, June 7, 2015. He was born on March 12, 1939 in New York, NY to Robert J. and Jane (Terry) O'Neill Sr. He was a graduate of White Fish Bay (Wisconsin) High School, and attended Colgate University. Bob served his country in the Air National Guard for several years. He and Sue Weston were married on June 29, 1963. He owned and operated O'Neill Insurance Inc in Beatrice from 1963 until the time of his death. He was a long time member of the Beatrice Country Club; served as a volunteer assistant golf coach for Beatrice High School Golf Team for many years; and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Bob enjoyed golfing, attending his grandchildren's activities, getting together with his friends, and spending time in Bemidji, MN. Survivors include his wife Sue; son Todd O'Neill of Minneapolis; 3 daughters Katie Wilson and husband Jeff of Lincoln, Peggy Falk and husband Pat of Glenwood, MN, and Sally Farkas and husband Paul of Tampa; grandchildren Chelsey Stalker and husband Mitch, Samantha Falk, Brooke Falk, Frankie O'Neill, Serena O'Neill, Will Wilson, Maggie Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Claire Wilson, Jimmy Farkas, and Sydney Farkas; sisters Terry Bessey and husband Jack of California, and Sally Patterson and husband Steve of Bemidji, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert J. and Jane (Terry) O'Neill Sr. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Frist Presbyterian Church in Beatrice with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Shelbourn officiating. A Celebration of Life service will also be held in Bemidji, MN at a later date. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place, but a register book will be available for signatures Monday from 9-5:00 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Gage County Historical Society with the funeral home in charge. Sign Bob's online guest book and watch his video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.