Robert William Lake (1946 - 2002)

Born 9 Nov 1946 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States

Ancestors

Died 30 Jul 2002 at age 55 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States

Biography

Son of Robert R. & Evelyn (Gernstein) Lake. He graduated from Leigh High School, Leigh, Nebraska. He attended Norfolk Jr. College in Norfolk, Nebraska where he played football and was on the track team. He then attended Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska where he was on the track team and a starter on the football team. He graduated from Kearney State College in 1970. On April 21, 1970 he entered the US Army and served two tours in Vietnam before being honorably discharged on November 11, 1971. He and Ellen Zimmerman were then married on December 22, 1971 at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Columbus. Robert received his Masters of Education Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley in 1976. For seven years he taught school in Randolph, Nebraska. In 1979 he began his teaching career at Lakeview High School in Columbus, retiring on May 23, 2002. At Lakeview High School, Robert taught Biology, Physiology, was a football, basketball and track coach. He also worked with the weight training program. Robert enjoyed biking, hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, roller blading and studying WWII history. Robert was a member of the following organizations: twenty-five year member of the Nebraska Coaches Association, Nebraska State Education Association, National Education Association, American Legion Hartman Post 84, life member of the VFW Post 3704, Fraternal Order of Eagles - AERIE 1834, B.P.O.E. - Elks, AYSO Soccer Coach, KTLX Radio Operator, volunteer site coordinator and donor for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, and was a supporter and volunteer for the Columbus Area Recreational Trails. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Robert is survived by: Spouse - Ellen L. Lake - Columbus, NE Mother - Evelyn Lake - Leigh, NE Son - Jeff (Fiancé - Kerry Anderson) Lake - Omaha, NE Sister - Pat (Darrell) Asche - Lincoln, NE Sister - Janet (Rod) Johnsen - Topeka, KS Brother - Don Lake - Omaha, NE Sister-in-law -Faye Chrisman - Melbeta, NE Many Nieces & Nephews

Robert was preceded in death by: Father - Robert R. Lake

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23022471/robert-william-lake