In loving memory of

Junior W. Bobier
March 16, 1927 - March 25, 2012

Junior W. Bobier, 85, of South Sioux City, NE passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 25, 2012, while surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 30, 2012 at River Hills Church in South Sioux City, NE with Pastor Kevin Roach officiating. Burial will be in the Ponca Cemetery in Ponca, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Online condolences may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.

Junior was born in South Sioux City, NE on March 16, 1927, the son of Wilfred W. and Mary F. (Fredricksen) Bobier. He grew up in South Sioux City and attended South Sioux City Schools. He was drafted during high school and served in the Army during World War II. Junior married Phyllis Paltz in Sioux City, IA on January 19, 1952. The couple lived in South Sioux City before moving to rural Ponca in 1958, where they lived for 43 years before returning to South Sioux City. He attended Western Iowa Tech. for two years, earning a certificate in drafting and design. He worked for Armour and Company for sixteen years, the City of Sioux City, then Mid American Energy for twenty years before retiring.

He was a member of River Hills Church.

Junior enjoyed fishing, traveling, exercising and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Bobier of South Sioux City, NE; children, David (Becky) Bobier of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kenny (Lanae) Bobier of Sioux City, IA, Craig (Cathy) Bobier of Westfield, IA and Janice (Neil) Deibert of Council Bluffs, IA; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Mary Bobier; 1 son, Robert; and 3 brothers, Melvin, Don and Jerry Bobier.

Tributes

Kim Criddle wrote on Mar 29, 2012:

"Phyllis, I was saddened to see the loss of Junior. My heart goes out to you and your family. "

Wes and Dianne Bartel wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"We are praying for you at this time of loss. We have many fond memories of Junior from when we pastored in South Sioux City. He was a man who lived out his faith. I know he will be greatly missed."

Marlis Buryanek Asprey wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family."

Al Gates wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"Our sympathy to the family. I worked with Junior at MidAmerican (IPS) many years ago. "

Shane & Jane Plourde wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. "

Shane & Jane Plourde wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. "

Bev. Earnest wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Phyllis....I know the pain you're in. I also have lost a husband and son, but God gives us strength for each day. Be sure and tell your family my thoughts and prayers are with them. God Bless You."

Willis & Gloria wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Phyllis & Family....So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. Junior was a wonderful Christian friend who let his light shine through-out the world. He will be greatly missed. "

Jim Bruggeman and Penny Rosfjord wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you at this time."