Robert L. Kosmacek age 84 of North Platte, passed away July 26, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born January 13, 1929 Louis and Helen (Zych) Kosmacek at Brule, NE. Robert attended school in Ovid, CO and later served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1952. On December 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Florence Kraft at Kimball, NE. They lived in the communities of Ogallala, Wallace, Paxton, and eventually in North Platte. They owned and operated the Wallace Cafe and then began a construction company with his son. Robert loved his family, fishing, and playing cards. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Florence of North Platte, daughters, Cindy (Tim) Lundvall and Patty (Larry) O'Brien both of Wallace, Cathy Garrett of North Platte, son, Bob (Lisa) Kosmacek of North Platte, eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, sister, Louise, nieces, nephews, and other relatives, friends, including the Armstrong families of Ogallala. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lloyd (Sonny), great grandson, Cole Frederick, and a son-in-law, Bud Garrett. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at the Wallace Methodist Church. Burial will be @ the Morningview cemetery in Wallace with military honors. A memorial has been established in his memory. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel and prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.