Robert Allen “Bob” Hagemeier, 74, of Beatrice, passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. He was born on February 25, 1952, in Beatrice to Harvey and Evelyn (Schuster) Hagemeier. Bob grew up on the family farm outside of Beatrice and attended Tri County Public School, graduating in 1970. He then received his associate’s degree in business from Lincoln School of Commerce. Robert loved farming, it was his true passion. He also sold Conklin products for several years, before starting his own business in the late 1970’s, JBK Contracting. Robert was married to Jillaine McCord on April 17, 1971, and they were blessed with three daughters and a son. Later they divorced. Bob was known for being a kind and easygoing person who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He definitely never met a stranger! Bob was an avid reader with a strong interest in history. When younger, he loved singing and dancing and was a talented artist. He was an amazing card player and enjoyed dominating family when playing the board game, Risk. Bob loved watching sports, especially when his kids played in high school, and Husker football. In his later years, he found joy in puzzles and playing Bingo and was known as “Bingo Bob” at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center. “Grief, I’ve learned, is love with nowhere to go.”

Survivors include his daughters, Kerry Hagemeier, Jessie (Noah) Zahn, and Jamie (Tyler) Heng; grandchildren, Gavin Hagemeier, Cooper, Maddox and Reece Heng, and Elias, Xavier and Leneve Zahn; former wife, Jillaine Hagemeier; siblings, Larry (Nancy) Hagemeier, Norma (Ron) Maschmeier, and Mary Cox; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jared Hagemeier, who died on October 2, 2004; parents, Harvey and Evelyn Hagemeier; brother, Don (Gladys) Hagemeier; sister, Marge (Kenneth) Hartig; sister-in-law, Dayna Hagemeier.

It was Bob’s wish to use cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. www.foxfuneralhome.net Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice is in charge of the arrangements.

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