Robert A. Hardin, age 82 of Lincoln, died February 23, 2021 in Lincoln. He was born January 16, 1939 at Friend, NE to Deuward and Bessie (Schutts) Hardin. He attended Friend Public Schools and graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1956. He served in the United States Air Force 93rd Field Maintenance Squadron at Castle Air Force Base in California from 1957-1961. On September 22, 1966, he married Rhonda Combs. Together, they had two children, Michael and Michelle. Bob worked as a mechanic at Bud's Garage, and spent most of his years as a Plant Superintendent for Midland byproducts of Crete. He later worked with John Vossler doing handyman jobs. His many interests included firearm collecting, shooting, fishing, camping, boating, reading, jeopardy expert/enthusiast, had a love of old cars, jeeps, and other vehicles, telling jokes and enjoying a cold beer with friends. He is survived by daughter Michelle Hardin (Slezak), grandsons Josh Brandt, Dylan Brandt, Grant Slezak, and Garrett Slezak; granddaughter Katie Brandt; great-grandchildren Hadley, Embry, Baila, and Weston Brandt; son Michael Hardin and wife Alicia Hardin (Childress); grandsons Aidan and Ethan Hardin; nephew Bernard Hardin Jr. and wife Mary Hardin (Schneider); grandnephews, Bryan and Travis Hardin, and families; nephew Bruce Hardin and Lona Hardin (Lautzenhiser); grandnephew and grandniece Nathaniel and Stephanie Hardin; and families. Preceded in death by father and mother Deuward and Bessie Hardin (Shutts); brother Bernard Hardin Sr and Bernard's wife Darlynne Hardin (Condon); sisters Margaret and Norma Jean Hardin; niece Dianne (Baker) Hardin. Bob passed away peacefully Feb. 23rd, 2021 at Brookside Rehabilitation Center (Lincoln, NE), with his children by his side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation and can be sent to The Nebraska Cremation Society, PO Box 127 Wahoo, NE 68066. NebraskaCremation.com.