Phyllis J. Robertson

A Memorial Mass for Phyllis J. Robertson will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alma, Nebraska, with Father Maurice Current officiating.

Rosary will be recited one hour prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alma.

Inurnment will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Saint Leonards Cemetery in Madison, Nebraska.

Phyllis Jean Robertson, 79 years of age, of Alma, Nebraska, passed away, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Phyllis was born in Tilden, Nebraska on December 5, 1945, the fourth of eight children, born to Longin and Philomena (Beckman) Vacha. She received her education from Madison Public School and graduated from Madison High School. She pursued higher education and received a Cosmetology Degree in Albion, Nebraska.

On October 1, 1966, Phyllis Vacha was united in marriage to David Robertson at St. Leonards Catholic Church in Madison, and to this union, four children were born: Dan, Dale, Doug, and Debbie. The couple lived in Madison until 1997, when they moved to Stamford, Nebraska, and later to Alma. Phyllis worked as a beautician for many years and later received her dietary degree and worked in several nursing homes.

Phyllis enjoyed gardening, golfing, and traveling as a couple in their later years. Above all else, she loved taking care of her family.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, PEO, and bridge club.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Robertson in January of 2025; her grandparents; one brother, Bill Vacha; one brother-in-law, Larry Wagner; and one sister-in-law, Barb Vacha.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Dan Robertson and his wife, Sheri of Richmond, Texas; Dale Robertson and his wife, Amie of Kansas City, Missouri; Doug Robertson and his wife, Kelli of Ely, Iowa; Debbie Estrada of Kearney, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren: Curtis (Miranda) Robertson, and Courtney (Ethan) Tompkins; Braden, Cole, and Emery Robertson; Chase, Carlie, and Quinn Robertson; Billy Thompson, Elizabeth, Adriana, Lucia, and Andrew Estrada; great-grandchildren: Oliver, and Wren Robertson; Lincoln, and Lennon Tompkins; two brothers: Ken Vacha and his wife, Mary Anne; Don Vacha; four sisters: Judy Podliska and her husband, Ken; Gladys Wagner; Linda Rising and her husband, Gerry; Virginia Demmel and her husband, Gary; two sisters-in-law: Peg Thornton and her husband, Manley of Elk Heart, Indiana; Pat Newlin and her husband, Charlie of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be no visitation or memorial book signing. The family is honoring Phyllis' wish for cremation.

A memorial has been established in Phyllis' honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.