Bobby “Bob” E. Lott, age 90 of Benedict, NE, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Aurora, NE. He was born on October 5, 1935 to Van L. and Mildred (Mathieu) Lott in Hattiesburg, MS. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. On November 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Janice Kay Wolfe in Beaumont, TX.
Bob owned and operated Lott Irrigation during his working years. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. He was a member of the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and the Stromsburg American Legion Post 132. He was instrumental in helping to get the community center in Benedict. He was very creative, loved to BBQ and made the best red beans and rice. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids and teaching them how to drive. He was known as “Poppo” to his grandkids and great grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Jan of Benedict, sons: Greg (Tammy) Lott of Benedict and Randy (Fran) Lott of Benedict, grandchildren: Nick Lott of York, Jessica Lott of Benedict, Sara (Jesse) Dofner of Neola, IA, and Hannah (Charlie) Robison of Alma, NE; great-grandchildren: Bradley Lott, Silas Robinson and Layla Lott of Benedict, Connor Dofner and Brayden Dofner of Neola, Hadley Robison, Lainey Robison, and Dawson Robison of Alma, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Fred and Myrtle Wolfe, brothers A. W. Lott and Lester (Peggy) Lott, sister Aline Copeland, sister-in-law Evelyn (Marshall) Folts, and brother-in-law Don (Bonnie) Wolfe.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, April 27, 2026 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in York with Hillary Christensen officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, west of Benedict. Visitation will be held from 1-8 pm on Sunday, with family greeting friends that afternoon from 2-4 pm, all at the mortuary. Memorials to the family for later designation. Bob’s service will be livestreamed on the Church’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@firstevangelicallutheranch5343 .