Obituary for Norbert "Bob" Tichota
On Friday April 22, 2022, Norbert "Bob" B. Tichota, was called home at the age of 79. The world lost a
great son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
Norbert was born May 14, 1942, in Howells NE, to James and Mary (Eusterbrock) Tichota. He grew up
on and loved the family farm where he developed his unwavering work ethic. He graduated from
Howells High School in 1960. Norbert loved his family, Nebraska and America. Norbert served his
country heroically in the Army for 4 years from 1965- 1969, one of those years in the 4th Infantry
Division combat operations in Vietnam. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his bravery.
Norbert came back to Nebraska to start his family after his time in the military and then moved to
Pueblo, CO and then Denver, Colorado. Norbert was a very hard worker and spent his civil career in
construction. Norbert was known as a loving dad and grandfather and the guy that would help anyone,
even gave them the shirt of his back. Norbert was a huge fan of baseball and Husker football.
Norbert is survived by his children; daughters, Shaunna (Antonio) of Northglenn, CO and Kristi of
Crestview, FL; son, Danny (Nicole) of Elizabeth CO; grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden and Sydney; sisters
Eileen Pavel and Deanne (Bill) Fairfield both of Omaha, NE; sister in law Gladys Tichota of Greenwood,
MO and countless nieces and nephews.
Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Kenneth, Ervin and Jim; and sister, Marilyn.
Donations may be made in his memory for any veterans organization.
Memorial Mass will be 9:30 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, NE. Burial with military honors will take place at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
great son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
Norbert was born May 14, 1942, in Howells NE, to James and Mary (Eusterbrock) Tichota. He grew up
on and loved the family farm where he developed his unwavering work ethic. He graduated from
Howells High School in 1960. Norbert loved his family, Nebraska and America. Norbert served his
country heroically in the Army for 4 years from 1965- 1969, one of those years in the 4th Infantry
Division combat operations in Vietnam. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his bravery.
Norbert came back to Nebraska to start his family after his time in the military and then moved to
Pueblo, CO and then Denver, Colorado. Norbert was a very hard worker and spent his civil career in
construction. Norbert was known as a loving dad and grandfather and the guy that would help anyone,
even gave them the shirt of his back. Norbert was a huge fan of baseball and Husker football.
Norbert is survived by his children; daughters, Shaunna (Antonio) of Northglenn, CO and Kristi of
Crestview, FL; son, Danny (Nicole) of Elizabeth CO; grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden and Sydney; sisters
Eileen Pavel and Deanne (Bill) Fairfield both of Omaha, NE; sister in law Gladys Tichota of Greenwood,
MO and countless nieces and nephews.
Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Kenneth, Ervin and Jim; and sister, Marilyn.
Donations may be made in his memory for any veterans organization.
Memorial Mass will be 9:30 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, NE. Burial with military honors will take place at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.