Robert Eugene “Rob” Michaud age 55 of Denton, Nebraska passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. Rob was born on leap day, Febrary 29, 1956 in Superior, Nebraska. He would have celebrated his “14th” birthday next year. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School where he was active in sports. He played football at Peru State University. Rob worked for Kawasaki, EX-Mark, Molex and MBA Smart Chicken as a quality assurance technician. He was currently employed by Emerald Express in Lincoln. Rob’s passion for open land developed on the Lewis family farm in Bostwick, Nebraska. He purchased an acreage in Denton to recreate this love. He raised German Shorthairs and Boxers and was an avid upland gamebird hunter. He spent a lot of time helping at the Michaud house and gave his support to many others in their time of need. He attended Lincoln Berean Church.
Rob was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy. Survivors include his father, Bobbie of Lincoln. Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Garald and Yvonne Michaud of Mt. Hope, Kansas, James and Iris Michaud of Anchorage, Alaska, Mark and Lois Michaud of Lincoln, Brian and Terri Michaud of Lincoln. Many nieces, nephews, great nephews and a multitude of extended family and friends.
A memorial service for Rob will be held at Wyuka Funeral Home on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. In honor of Rob’s casual nature we are asking guests to dress casually.
Private family visitation.
Rob was someone who was there even when he wasn’t standing beside you. He had a way of letting you know he cared and would do anything for friends and family no matter how the background changed.
I will miss you dear friend, so very much. Thanks for your friendship and support throughout the past 40 years.
Blessed are all of us who were lucky enough to share precious memories with Rob.
His free spirit in life will only fly even higher now.
To the Michaud family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have always loved Rob and will continue too. What a great loss for all who knew and loved him. Please know my prayers are with you. I look forward to again seeing him in heaven.
With love to you,
Suzi Roberts
Sorry I won’t be able to make it back for the funeral, but I will always have good thoughts of all the times we spent camping and at the farm together.
My sincerest condolences to Rob’s family and friends. Rob was a classmate of my teenage years and I have many fond memories of his great personality. I know that he has impacted everyone with a lasting memory. I know his passing will leave a large void in many peoples lives, but his contributions to all of us will live on forever. God Speed ole’ friend.
To the Michauds
It seems like life just gets away from us all then we are brought back to reality. We were very sad to hear of the accident and loss of Rob. We are so very sorry for your and our loss. Unfortunally we will not be able to attend the momorial service for Rob.
I remember Rob from Sports Courts. He was such a nice guy. I have often thought of him through the years, and will continue to do so. Take care.
To the Michauds
We Are very sorry for your and our loss. Dee and I were very sad to hear of the accident. We are not able to come back and celebrate Rob’s life with you all. This made me realize once again just how short life can be so like Rob we must all enjoy it as much as we can when we can. Thinking of you all with love.
Dee & Larry
Michaud Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My memories of N 60th street and the Brownell School playground are as fresh as yesterday. There was rarely a day that football and or/baseball games were not played. I will remember the Bells, Michauds, Lees and Emerys spending countless hours together. May your pain soon be replaced by beautiful and lasting memories. Garry know my thoughts are especially with you and your dad.
Doug Emery
Rob,
For those who knew you its not a loss but a gift to have known you. The space on this earth that you occupied is now empty but we know the tempory nature of what we call life. The place that you exist forever the place in our hearts, will always be filled with your existence.
For the Michaud family it is with great sadness that I will not be able to attend the service. My love and empathy are with you.
Stephen Hoel
To the Michaud Family,
I want you know you have been in my thoughts and prayers and I was sorry to learn about Rob’s passing. I remember attending Rob’s 3rd birthday party as I was a classmate of his at Brownell and Mickle Junior High at that time. He was a special person then at such a young age.
I was shocked to hear of Rob’s passing. My condolences to the family. I remember Rob from Brownell to Lincoln Northeast. My daughter asked me if he was at the reunion at Mistys in Havelock in 2004, I could not remember seeing him there. It seems as though the good die young. Such a nice person, and you just never know when something like this will happen. Take care everyone.