Robert “Bob” Hedges
Date of Birth
November 21, 1962
Lincoln, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
October 28, 2022
Weston, Nebraska
Celebration of Life Directions

Saturday, November 19, 2022 ~ 3:00 p.m.
Robert Meduna Pioneer Seed Building ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Friends, Family, Fireworks and Food, let’s send Bob off right.

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In care of the family

Robert “Bob” Hedges, 59, of Weston, NE, entered into rest on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home in rural Weston, NE.  He was born November 21, 1962 in Lincoln, NE to Adolph and Helen (Jirovsky) Hedges.  Bob attended St. John School in Weston and graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in 1981.  On August 25, 1990, Bob was married to Jean Cunningham in Weston, NE.

Bob was a lifelong farmer and through the years he also worked for the Schuler Elevator in Weston, Food-4-Less in Omaha as a meatcutter and he operated his own construction company.  He served on the Weston Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years.  Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and vacationing in Mexico.

He is survived by wife of 32 years, Jean Hedges; mother, Helen Hedges of Weston; siblings, Doug (Jodi) Hedges of Wahoo, Rick (Teresa) Virgil of Weston, Joe (Sue) Virgil of Fremont, Roseanne Virgil of Lincoln, Lu (Craig) Vavak of Omaha, Les Virgil of Lincoln, Marie (Paul) Aksmit of Lincoln; mothers-in-law, Sharon Cunningham and Lorri Cunningham; brother-in- law, Steven Cunningham; sister-in-law, Danielle Matz; many loved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father, Adolph Hedges; brother, Nick Hedges; father-in-law, Jerry Cunningham.

Condolences for Robert “Bob” Hedges
  1. Diane and Marvin Ourada
    • October 31, 2022 - 1 year ago

    Jean You and Bob have been such wonderful people who have touched our lives. Great memories of our days living in Weston.We send our love,hugs,prayers,and etc.

  2. Bo & Jeanne Pomajzl
    • November 2, 2022 - 1 year ago

    Jean Our deepest condolences. The loss of Bob is beyond words. May he Rest In Peace.

  3. James Wotipka
    • November 2, 2022 - 1 year ago

    I am very sorry to hear of the death of Bob. My condolences to his wife Jean and his many brothers and sisters and especially to his mother, my Aunt Helen.

  4. Anonymous
    • November 2, 2022 - 1 year ago

    I am very sorry to hear of the death of Bob. My condolences to his wife Jean and his many brothers and sisters and especially to his mother, my Aunt Helen.

  5. Lisa Walla
    • November 2, 2022 - 1 year ago

    Jean and the rest of the Hedges/Virgl families. We are so sorry to hear about Bob. May you find comfort and peace in God during this difficult time.
    Lisa, Shawna, Alyssa and Nicki Walla

  6. lou
    • November 4, 2022 - 1 year ago

    My deepest sympathy to Bob’s Family,
    especially his Mom Helen, my Mom’s
    Cousin.
    lou suda

  7. Christie Vavak
    • November 22, 2022 - 1 year ago

    Jean, Helen, Lu, Marie and to all Bob’s extended family, I am so sorry for your loss and know he will be remembered in prayer always. May you find peace in his memory of a life well lived and loved.

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