Robert "Bob" C. Krupicka, 84, of Crete, passed away Thursday (09/07/23) in Lincoln. Bob was born April 22, 1939 on the family farm in Saline County to Milo and Blanche (Chrastil) Krupicka. He graduated from Crete High School in 1957. He was a member of Tabor Lodge #74 for over 75 years and a member of the Nebraska National Guard, where he was activated in 1961.

Bob was one of the first members from Crete to join the first State FFA Band. He was employed at Crete Mills in his early years and was a farmer most of his life. Bob was a lover of music, especially polka. He played the clarinet, guitar, and harmonica, and loved to go dancing and have a red beer.

Bob is survived by his daughters Dawn Pieke (Omaha) and Denise Pieke with partner, Roger Shields (Billerica, MA); granddaughters Alexis Holohan, Jordyn Holohan (Billerica, MA) and Indigo Pieke (Omaha); brother and sister-in-law Melvin and Mary Krupicka (Crete); niece Marilynn DeVries and husband, Branch (Roca); nephews Mark Krupicka and wife, Julie (Omaha), and Michael Krupicka (Alameda, CA); and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 - 5 PM at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete followed by an Open House-Celebration of Life from 5 - 8 PM at the VFW Club in Crete.  Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery in Crete. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Nebraska Future Farmers of America Foundation in Bob's name.