Robert Dean Byrns

Robert Dean Byrns, 78, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Elwood Care Center in Elwood.

He was born on March 15, 1945, in Lexington, Nebraska to James and Verna (Rasmussen) Byrns. He attended Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Lexington High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and began his training at boot camp. He was later discharged due to pre-existing heart problems. However, he didn't let that stop him from taking to the skies once he received his pilot license.

Bob spent many years working with and training horses and in his later years worked at Tenneco-Monroe and Tyson in Maintenance before retiring. He loved working with his hands and making crafts. His specialty was creating marvelous, handcrafted tables from tree stumps.

He loved to have a good time with his family and friends, finding treasures at garage sales, playing cards, attending concerts and performing some original music on his guitar.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first daughter Lisa, oldest son, Jason and his sister, Betty.

Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Janice Byrns of Lexington; daughter, Beth Byrns of Lincoln; son Robert Benjamin Byrns (Sammi) of North Platte; stepdaughter, Hanna (J.C.) Kleewein of Maxwell; grandchildren (6); brother, Jim (Phyllis) Byrns of Johnson Lake, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams, officiating.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com