Robert E. Holroyd, age 83, of Wilber, NE died December 15, 2023 at Tabitha in Crete.  He was born on September 22, 1940 near Friend to Harold and Lola (Miller) Holroyd.  Bob graduated from Crete High School in 1958.  He was employed at the Crete Mills since the Fall of 1958, and worked there for 46 years.  During his time there he served as Union President and was instrumental in implementing the pension plan.  On October 22, 1961, Bob married his high school sweetheart Judy Richardson.  Bob was a member of the Board of Educatiion of Wilber-Clationa Schools.  He also farmed in his spare time.  He was a member of the Armistice Club, enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing cards.  He loved to follow and attend his grandchildren's activities.  He dearly loved his 1934 Ford pickup truck that he recently had restored.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.  Bob is survived by his wife:  Judy, son and daughter in law:  G. Scott and Helen Holroyd, daughter and son in law: Patti and Harley Schuerman, all of Wilber.  Grandchildren and spouses:  Ashley and Aaron Adams of Lincoln, Hayden Schuerman and fiancé Melissa Schorr of Omaha, Sami and Nathan Vesely of Wilber, Kacey Holroyd and Nick Janssen of Auburn, Kiley Schuerman and fiancé Ryan Nelson of Garland, Miranda Truka and fiancé Weston Edmond of Clatonia.  Great grandchildren:  Carter, Elsie, and Colton Adams, Arlo and Adler Vesley, Kenna Janssen.  Sister in law and spouse:  Deb and Fred Turman.  Preceded in death by his parents:  Harold and Lola and brother: Ronald.  Services: Tuesday, December 19 at 1:00 PM at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.  Visitation:  Monday, 5 – 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Wilber Fire Department & Rescue Squad.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.