Robert (Bob) Charles Kniss passed away on February 17, 2023. Bob was born July 31, 1945, and lived his whole life in Bayard, Nebraska. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later time. Donations in Bob’s honor may be sent to the Bayard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department or Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard. Online condolences may be made by viewing Bob’s memorial page at www. bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
In his youth Bob was active in 4-H and was an accomplished athlete in high school, playing football, basketball, and running track. Bob graduated from Bayard High School in 1963.
After high school, he worked as a plumbing assistant at Siegfried Plumbing and briefly attended the Nebraska State Trade School in Milford and Chadron State College before beginning farming with his dad, Jake. Bob and Jake were later joined in the farming operation by Bob’s brother Wayne. Bob loved farming. He grew sugar beets, corn, alfalfa, and dry edible beans, and periodically owned cattle.
