The Richmond News, Oct. 9, 2026

Robert “Bob” Dean Hendricks, 86, of Kearney passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Robert Hendricks

Bob was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Elmira, the son of Alvie and Myrtle (Wormsley) Hendricks. He was first united in marriage to Peggy Norris of Rayville on Aug. 19, 1961. To this union, their daughter Traci was born. They later divorced.

He was later united in marriage to Roxey Hunziker of Wheatland in 1989. She preceded him in death.

In addition to his daughter, Traci (Carey) Hiatt of Kearney; survivors include his grandson, Chandler Hiatt of Kearney; and great-granddaughter, Harper Hiatt.

Other survivors include two brothers, Donald (Jessica) Stockton of Joplin and Alvie Gene Hendricks of Rogers, Ark.; and three sisters, Nellie (John) Sheeham of Kansas City and Connie (Dave) Powell of Richmond, and Wilma Lavern (James) Horner of Bridge City, Texas. Many other extended family members also survive.

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