Robert Wayne Mathiesen, age 98, the son of James William and Pearl N. (Short) Mathiesen, was born August 23, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away July 3, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Robert passed away peacefully at Parsons House in Omaha. He was a proud WWII Veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps, primarily serving in the Philippines. Bob was a faithful member of St. Paul Methodist Church for over 60 years, an active member of the VFW, and a proud retiree of the BNSF Railroad.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Fran"; son, Ron; dear companion, Mary Fisk. He is survived by his children: William E., Ruth Duffy (Denny), Mary Meyer-Torres (Nick); five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
SERVICES 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 12, 2019 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Local VFW Post #2503.
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