Robert "Bob" Kasik, 78, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 AM, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Joe Miksch celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery (north of Richland, Nebraska). Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time also at the church. Memorials are suggested as those of the family choice.

Bob was born on May 29, 1941, in rural Richland, Nebraska, to Emil and Catherine (Moser) Kasik. He played on the Schuyler High School state champion football team and graduated in 1959. He served in the US Army spending 8 years in the army reserves.

On November 16, 1963, he married Maryann Papousek. Bob farmed for over 30 years in Colfax County, both on the family farm and jointly with his brother Kenneth. He worked at Hudson Foods and Flexcon in Columbus until he retired in 2009.

Bob, an avid story-teller, found both serenity and accomplishment in nature. He most enjoyed raising cow/calf pairs; his fondest memories were moving cattle to pastures as far as Ainsworth, Nebraska (God's country). He looked forward to deer season and the annual turkey hunt to Verdigre. He loved camping with Maryann, especially in Yankton and Ponca. He shared this passion with his grandchildren, taking them fishing and grilling on annual camping trips. In retirement, he moved from the field to the garden, cultivating crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet corn.

Bob is survived by:
Wife - Maryann Kasik of Columbus, NE
Son - Randy Kasik of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Deanna (Craig) Keller of Gretna, NE
Grandchildren - Austin, Zachary, and Christian
Son - Bryan (Crystal Riley) Kasik of Richland, NE
Grandchildren - Karen (Gerardo Marino) Kasik and children Trenton, Laylani, Aiden, and Everhett; Kody (Shantelle Bruhn) Kasik and child Kimber
Son - Matt (Lisa) Kasik of Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren - Paige, Leighton, and Ashlynn
Sisters: Shirley Wagner of Winnetoon, NE; and Carolyn Brichacek, Leesburg, VA
Brothers and sisters-in-law - Marvin and Joyce Kasik, and Kenneth and Jane Kasik, both of Schuyler, NE; and Lawrence and Marilyn Kasik of Richland, NE
Brother – Gerald Kasik of Spokane, WA
Sister-in-law - Joan Kasik of Lincoln, NE

Bob was preceded in death by:
Parents - Emil and Catherine Kasik
Infant brother
Brother - Emil Kasik Jr.
Brother-in-law - Ed Wagner

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.





In Loving Memory Of

Robert Kasik

Born
Thursday, May 29, 1941
Colfax County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, December 2, 2019
Columbus, Nebraska

Mass Of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 AM
St. Isidore Catholic Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Celebrant
Father Joe Miksch

Music
Mass
Virginia Semerad
Vigil
Becky Ronkar-Hissong
Nicholas Preister

Casket Bearers
Kyle Papousek
PJ Papousek
Tom Svehla
John Kasik
Jim Kasik
Gary Wagner

Honorary Casket Bearers
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Interment
Wilson Cemetery 12:30 PM
Rural Richland, Nebraska