Robert Lee "Bobby" Uecker , 82, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  Bobby was born to Joseph Cullen Uecker and Jewel Lee (Cravatt) Uecker on October 3, 1935 on the family ranch between Blanco and Johnson City.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Greta Lou (Whittington) Uecker; and their son, Mark Robert Uecker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Rhonda Klepac Uecker; brother, Emil Ray Uecker and wife Linda; step children, Jimmy Klepac and wife April, Jennifer Ball and husband Jody, and Jill Kreusler and husband Korvan; niece, Gina Fillingame; three nephews, Cullen Uecker, Gordon Whittington, and Sam Whittington.  Bobby is also survived by nine grandchildren and many other relatives and dear friends.

Throughout his life, Bobby enjoyed working with and making a living with livestock.   In addition to his own ranching, he enjoyed helping others with their ranches as well.  He spent many years in the saddle, either working cattle or at roping events.

Please join the family for visitation on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home, 911 Mesquite, Blanco, TX 78606.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 28, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Blanco, 1200 4 ^th St., Blanco, TX 78606.  Interment will follow in the Blanco Historic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mark Uecker Scholarship Fund, c/o Blanco High School, 814 11 ^th St., Blanco, TX 78606.