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Robert Emerson "Bob" Usher, 93, of San Antonio, Texas was born to John Emerson and Etta Martha (Rhoads) Usher on November 15, 1930 in Dawson, Nebraska. He was raised on the family farm near Humboldt, Nebraska where he graduated from Bratton Union Consolidated High School. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on March 26, 1952 and served his country for two years during the Korean Conflict instructing recruits on the rifle range at Camp Lejeune, NC. On June 5, 1960, Bob was united in marriage to Lelia Mae Saathoff near Wilcox, Nebraska. To this union, two children Darrold and Cynthia were born. The couple began their married life in Holdrege, NE where Bob worked for C.A. Christensen erecting grain bins. In 1967, Bob and his family moved to Grand Island, NE where Bob worked for City Bus Lines. In 1972, Bob purchased City Bus Lines and formed City Bus Service with two leased gas stations. Bob also owned Grand Island Ice Company and later, Usher's Greenhouse and Produce where he worked with his wife Lea growing and selling plants, garden produce and Nebraska City apples. After business retirement, in 1998, Bob and Lea began snowbirding in San Antonio, Texas and later moved there to be near family. Bob continued to grow and sell plants until his passing with a keen focus on many colors of hibiscus. The warm Texas climate, VA medical support, family support, and Bob's passion for the San Antonio Spurs were powerful blessings in Bob's later years. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bob passed on Sunday, April 21 at home in San Antonio, Texas having reached the age of ninety-three years, five months and eight days. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Lelia Mae Usher. Children Darrold Usher (Diana), Cynthia Dragoo (Ray); 1 Step-grandchild (Nikki), 6 grandchildren (Amy, David, John, Anna, Dylan and Emma) 2 step great grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Funeral Service will be on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m.

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Robert Emerson Usher

November 15, 1930 - April 21, 2024