Robert Leroy Cochran

1886–1963 (age 77)

Biography

Robert Leroy Cochran, Nebraska's 24th governor, guided the state through the Great Depression with a steady hand, expanding public works, modernizing the highway system, and seeking fairness for both farm families and city dwellers alike.

He remained a nurturing presence in civic life for decades after leaving the governor's office, encouraging young leaders and honoring the values he championed, and his family now cherishes his memory at Lincoln Memorial Park.

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