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Robert "Kevin" Throckmorton

Dec 15, 2021 (0)

Omaha — Robert "Kevin" K. Throckmorton, 69, of Omaha died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha with family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuary in Omaha.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at the mortuary chapel in Omaha. To view a live broadcast of the service, go to www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “View Live Cast” button on the home page.

Burial will take place in the spring in Panora, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Capitol Masonic Lodge 3 or Tangier Shrine in Kevin's name.

Kevin was born Dec. 14, 1951, to Richard Mayo and Aletha Jeanne "Jeanne" (Huitt) Throckmorton in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the third of four children.  He grew up in various towns throughout Iowa until his family settled in Carroll, Iowa in his teens.  Kevin graduated from Carroll High School in 1970.  

He married Roxanne Fryar and they raised their three children in O™Neill.  

On Oct. 13, 2001, Kevin married Laurie "Missy" Barrow, expanding the family eventually to eight children, 24 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Kevin attended Wayne State College in Wayne and then transferred to Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa earning his associates degree in 1973.  

He spent his early years working in sales at Gambles and S & S Stores. Kevin then transitioned to outside sales working for Liqui-Ply Roofing, Diamond Vogel and Michael Todd & Co each for many years. He then found his calling in the storage and rental industry, working for U-Haul as a center manager and AFM and then for over a decade as the manager of 680 Maple Mini Storage. Kevin retired on Dec. 12, 2018. He had spent the last three years happily retired.

Kevin enjoyed spending time with family, especially as Granddad to his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.  Kevin and Missy celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this year. They spent their time with family and friends, traveling the US in their RV Camper, visiting quaint bed and breakfasts. They were happy enjoying time camping locally, where family and friends could join in and they could have many quiet evenings together.

Kevin was a man of strong faith and convictions. He was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and choir. Kevin was a Master Mason, recently serving as Worshipful Master of Capitol Lodge 3 AF and AM, Omaha. He was a member of Alpha Chapter 325 OES and the Masonic Camping group.  Kevin was also very active with Tangier Shrine, belonging to the Chanters Unit and making regular trips to the Shrine Hospital to transport patients and their families.

Kevin was a strong family man.  Spending time with all his family together was one of his greatest joys. He was very proud of all his children and grandchildren, never hesitating to brag to anyone who would listen about someone™s latest accomplishments.

Kevin was a great man, a loving husband, a supportive dad and a doting granddad. He was a man who loved life, his family and was loved immensely in return. Kevin had a huge heart and will truly be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife Missy (Barrow) Throckmorton; his children Robyn and Greg Mason of Lincoln, and children Piper and Jemma; Ryan and Carmen Throckmorton of Kearney, and children Topher and Bailey and daughter Addy Jo, Wesley, Kole and Matthew Dixson; Robert and Kelly Throckmorton of Bellevue, and children Bree, Richard, Keenan and Taeton; Tyler and Lindsay Lowery of Colorado Springs, CO and children Kaitlyn, Kristin, Scarlett and Aviana; Heather and Andy Jacobsen of Bennington, and children Avery Moyer, Zach and Zoe; Wendy Bradley of Omaha; Aaron and Megan Lowery of Omaha, and children William and Ellie; Matthew and Chellsey (Ratkovec) Lowery and children Breckin Ratkovec, Kaden, Savannah, Aurora and Amelia; siblings Terry and Judith Ann Throckmorton of McGaheysville, VA; Richard “Dick” Jr. and Patricia Throckmorton of The Villages, FL, and Cindy and Jim Bruggeman of Templeton, Iowa; sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents and many beloved aunts and uncles.

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