Robert "Bob" P. O'Neill

Robert “Bob” P. O’Neill, 91 of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at St Michaels Catholic Church in South Sioux City with Father Michael Keating as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. Michaels Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com  Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Bob was born on August 28, 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa to William J. and Helen T. (Engel) O’Neill.  He received his education in the South Sioux City Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1946. He served his country in the Korean Conflict, in the United States Army, where Bob was a Master Sergeant and recipient of numerous awards and medals, including the Purple Heart.  After his honorable discharge, Bob joined the Burlington Northern Railroad, where he gave 40 years of service as a conductor.  He married Barbara Walcheck in 1969, to which union, one son was born.  Bob later married Betty Barnes in 1984 and the two were married for 34 years.

Bob was an avid sports fan, enjoyed exercising and staying in good shape, playing cards, gambling in poker, and gin rummy, and traveling.  He enjoyed his membership to St. Michaels Catholic Church in South Sioux City, and was a lifelong resident of Siouxland. 

Bob is survived by his son Kelly (Etta) O’Neill of Belle Plaines, MN; brother Donald (Kathy) O’Neill of Des Moines, IA;  one step-son; one step-daughter; one niece; two nephews; and their children and step-children.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty in 2018, brother Bill J. O’Neill, and nieces Traci Sailors and Sandy O’Neill.