Robert LeRoy "Bob" Carpenter, age 83, of North Platte entered into his new life in Heaven on December 7, 2019.

Bob was born May 9, 1936 in Scottsbluff to Veral A. and Irene (Combs) Carpenter.

In 1954 he entered the United States Navy.  Bob was a 2nd class petty officer Aviation Ordinance man.  He was discharged in 1958.   He worked for the Burlington Railroad from 1958-1961 and from there was a Sales Manager at Fairmont Foods until 1976.  Bob was owner and manager with Bob Sheets of the Frontier Resort at Lake Maloney from 1976, retiring in 1993 when he took a part time job working for True Value until 2003.

He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his four-legged friend, Rusty, who will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his wife, Ronda, of North Platte; son, Rob Carpenter of Brighton, CO; daughter, Tina (Robert) Levene of Honey Creek, IA; grandchildren, Bobbi Falzone, Becky Gardner, Robert James Carpenter, Kelley Castaneda, Josh Herron, Jeremy Levene, and Jake Levene; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Vohlend of Scottsbluff, and JoAnne (Tom) Engstrom of Sterling, CO; brother, Mike ( Pam) Carpenter of Scottsbluff; numerous nieces and nephews; in-laws, Norma Carpenter of Gering, George Sessum of Clermont, FL, Bob (Marie) Easton of Kearney, Dale (Lori) Easton, Kendra (Brian) Kugler, Konnie (Dave) Britton, and Kelly (Steve) Garcia all of North Platte.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra Welsh; brothers, Jerry Carpenter, and Dickie Carpenter; sisters-in-law, Janet Sessum, and Mikki Easton; and a brother-in-law, Keith Vohlend.

Memorials are suggested to the Mission II Haiti.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside services will be held with military honors 11:00 a.m. December 13, 2019 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with the Reverend Josh Brown officiating.  Cremation was chosen, those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge arrangements.