Norman L. “Pete” Robertson was born July 4, 1937, to William and Irene (Overgard) Robertson of Oconto. He passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Gravois Mills, Missouri.

Pete graduated from Callaway High School in 1955. It was during his high school years that he came by his nickname of 'chewing tobacco Pete”, later shortened to Pete. He played football and talked about being the quarterback of the high school team his senior year when they went undefeated. He also played baseball for several years. He was on a men's bowling league in Lexington for several years.

Pete worked for the ASC Office in Broken Bow and did numerous surveys throughout the county. He was in the National Guard for six years, but never considered himself a veteran, as he didn't get called up to serve.

Pete married Judith E. Schloatman in December of 1958, and they raised three children: David, Kathryn and William. Pete took over the family farm on Redfern Table and farmed until the mid-90s. He was very proud to receive the 100-year family farm award. He went on to work for Sapp Brothers Petroleum in Irvington, in the propane division. He joked that at almost 60-years-old, he was making more money than he ever had at $10 per hour.

He and Judy moved to Omaha and managed DeFreese Manor, an independent living apartment, for five years. They then moved to Tekamah, to be closer to the grandkids.

Pete very much enjoyed going to the Chatt Senior Center, playing pool when he had an opponent, and later cards. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and enjoyed delivering meals on wheels. He also transported numerous people to Omaha for their doctor appointments. He worked for Tekamah-Herman Public Schools for a time, driving one student to Omaha for several months and another to an area school for a couple of years.

Pete was a complete pushover for his grandkids. He attended whatever games were being played, and attended concerts, plays and recitals. When the great-grandchildren were little, he also seemed to have those magical little bags of M&M's in his shirt pocket.

Pete was a lifelong Husker fan and would watch baseball year-round if he could find a game.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 plus years, Judy; parents; brothers, Clifton and Gerald “Jerry”.

He is survived by his children, David (Mary) of Blair, Kathryn (Robert) Mayo of Gravois Mills, Missouri and William of Oconto; grandchildren, Michelle (James) DeLisle of Blair, Michael (Katie) Robertson of Duncan, Brooks Mayo of Herman, Hailey Mayo (Jason Saville) of Tekamah and Misti Robertson; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Vanessa, Rebecca and Hannah DeLisle, Clara and Colton Robertson.

Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 9 at United Methodist Church in Tekamah with the Rev. Michael McGregor officiating. A graveside memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 10 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway with Ken Pitkin officiating. Memorials may be made to the Chatt Center in Tekamah.