Robert was born in Dix, Nebraska to Rudolph and Freda Roggasch on December 29, 1948. He was a lifelong Nebraska Husker football fan and very seldom missed a game. He was thrilled when he was able to go see the Huskers play at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Robert also attended the Husker game when they played in San Antonio at the Alamo Bowl. The best job he had was helping to raise his daughters and watch them grow. When his daughters started having families of their own, a new title came along “Poppo” and “Pappa” as his grandchildren affectionately called him. Robert’s grandchildren were his biggest pride and joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy (1970-1993); Jean (1995-2014); brother, Ed, and sister, Lynda. Robert is survived by his daughters Natalie (Douglas) Henke; Gina (Ryan) Johnson; Amanda (Michael) Goettsch; grandsons Ryan Henke; Mason, Tyson, and Carson Goettsch; and granddaughters Brooke Henke and Tessa Johnson. He is also survived by his sisters Althea, Doris, Donna, and Vonda as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 5 – 8 pm at Zoeller’s Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10 am at First United Methodist Church in New Braunfels. Donations may be made in Robert’s honor to University of Nebraska – Lincoln, First United Methodist Church of New Braunfels, Hope Hospice of New Braunfels, or a charity of your choice.
