Robert E. Leth

Robert E. Leth, 77, of Cotesfield, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home in Cotesfield.

Liturgy of the Word Services were held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba. Reverend Vince Parsons officiated.

Kassi Kimle, Keighlin Leth, and Blake Kimle were the lectors.

Julie Dush was the musician.

Musical selections included “The Old Rugged Cross,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Amazing Grace.”

Jim Wroblewski, Loren Wroblewski, Richard Wroblewski, Irvin Wroblewski, Gary Lassen, and Lonnie Jensen were the casket bearers.

Bob’s grandchildren were the honorary bearers.

Burial was in the Cotesfield Cemetery. “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond was played at the graveside service.

Memorials are suggested to the Cotesfield Cemetery.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Robert was born on August 15, 1947, in St. Paul, the son of Wilbur and Harriette G. (Beck) Leth. Bob grew up in Cotesfield and attended Cotesfield School through the eighth grade; he graduated from North Loup-Scotia High School in 1965. He then attended Milford Technical School, where he received a degree in building technology.

Robert was united in marriage to Leona M. Wroblewski on August 24, 1968 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Paplin. The couple lived in Lincoln, where he worked for Gould Industries building cabinets. They later moved to a farm near Garland, where he worked for Tuma Construction in Seward.

In 1971, the family moved to a farm at Cotesfield, where he raised cattle and hogs and built cabinets. In 1997, he went to work for Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked until retiring in 2016. He and Leona continued to live on the farm until the time of his passing.

Robert served on the Cotesfield School Board and the Cotesfield Elevator Board. He also played softball for the Cotesfield Town Team for many years.

Robert enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, sudoku, catching up on the local news, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Leona of Cotesfield; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Marlin Kimle of Kenesaw; and son, Andy Leth of Cotesfield; six grandchildren, Kassie Kimle, Blake Kimle, Keighlin Leth, Keliese Leth, Kreyton Leth, and Kaulden Leth; numerous brothers-in-law, sistersin- law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Harriette; an infant son, Mark Leth; infant sister, Judy Leth; his in-laws, Albin and Alta Wroblewski; and two brothers-in-law, Kenny Wilson and John Wroblewski.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Robert’s family by visiting www.petersfuneralhome. net.

The Phonograph-Herald | April 23, 2025