PLAINS – Robert (Bob) E. Shelman, 62, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2006, at Branson, Missouri while on vacation.

He was born April 26, 1946, to Vern and Ruby Shelman in Meade County.

He graduated from Plains High School in 1965.

He married Judy Shields Shelman on December 14, 1972 at the Seward County Courthouse. She survives.

Throughout his lifetime, he worked as a welder at Meade Manufacturing, a mechanic at John Deere, custom farmed with his father, owned and operated Shelman Repair with his brother, and currently a farmer.

He enjoyed boating, fishing, and deer hunting. He also loved to collect and restore antique tractors, and repair and play with old Lionel train sets. He spent many hours building wood projects in his garage. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by two siblings, Arva Lea Bond, Plains, and Larry Shelman and wife, Kathy, Plains; numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Rose Shelman, and his parents, Vern and Ruby Shelman.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, with the Reverend Dan Biernacki presiding. Burial will be in the Plains Cemetery, Plains. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the Plains Fire Department in care of the mortuary.