2023. I had the opportunity to coach with Bob during the 1970-1973 season at Center as an assistant defensive football coach and shot put, long jump, high jump and discus coach for the track team. Bob Werthmuller February 28, 2023 (98 years old) View obituary. '1975 Charlie Mills. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his parents Bill & Carol Manion, and sister Joyce Sheridan and her husband, as well as a niece and. Write your message of sympathy today. I am so sorry I was not able to see all of you the last time you were in Orlando and sorry that I haven't kept in touch the way I should. He will be missed. Bob served in the US Air Force as a radar technician and then graduated with a forestry degree from Michigan State University. Charlie Burden and Linda Clear. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. As a Head Coach, his teams won 20 Suburban Conference Championships in Football and Indoor and Outdoor track. There is no photo or video of Robert Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He was very proud of playing in Senior softball leagues until he was 85. Obituary Joe Bob Smith, age 75, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by : his wife Jessie B.; his siblings, Hershell, Haskel, James W., Deloris M. and Lawrence Smith (Pat) of Virgina; and his children, R. Dwaine, William Jr., Alvin A., Valerie J., Ballard Smith (Paula) of Richmond, MO., Shawn Smith (Natalie) of Independence, MO., Cris Norles of Kansas City, MO., Larry D. Norles of Kansas City, MO., Jimmie L Norles (Kim Song) of Huntsville, AL., Robinetta Smith of Eagan, MN. In fact the day he met Gary, he claimed that he had, in a previous life, been an Indian at Custers Last Stand and that he remembered it vividly. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. David Smith Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Smith of Hutchinson, Kansas, who passed away on February 20, 2023, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. on May 15, 1937 to Anna Mae Smith and Robert Ballard Smith. As a big brother I looked up to him and he always made me laugh nicknamed me banana nose when I was 4! CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. I love you Dad and will miss you greatly as you were certainly one of a kind. He taught me to think about our country and what it meant to me. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Jay was born September 28, 1956, in Geneva, IL, to William L. and Ardella Bodie Ruppert. Born September 24, 1932, he was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City Area, except for his early childhood and early teen years in Southern California. Metropolitan Baptist Temple 853 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66101, Highland Park Cemetery 3801 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102-3799. William Jay Ruppert, 66, passed away unexpectedly February 16th at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. I love you and I am so sorry. ROBERT SMITH OBITUARY Robert "Bob" Smith, 39, of Louisburg, Kan., passed away July 9, 2007. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He also served as District manager in Basketball, Wrestling and Track & Field contests, hosted the State Track Meet at Center in 1976 and served as State Meet Referee for all classes, both boys and girls for 32 years. He joined the Air Force when I was 5 he was my hero as his laugh and infectious personality was evident back then too. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Overland Park. He is also survived by Great-grandchildren. Bob humbly achieved 49 years of continuous sobriety through a 12 Step Program. He then went. He has joined that universe that has been his passion and I know hes watching over us. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Can I follow recent obituaries from Kansas City on facebook? He was also a member of the Indoor and Outdoor Conference Championship teams all four years. He served as a communion distributor at Cur of Ars Church for 47 years. some say from fear, but if you really knew him you would say from respect. Robert Eltinge Hodgdon Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Eltinge Hodgdon (Kansas City, Kansas), who passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. In 1996 he was elected to the Missouri Hall of Fame for Track & Field Coaches. Kenneth William Manion, 66, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at his home February 12, 2023. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He leaves to join his wife Cindy who passed in 2001. In track, he was a state champion in the long jump, captain of the track team and school record holder in the long jump with a jump of 23'3" which also ranked #3 nationally. As a result of his services, he was awarded the MSHSAA Distinguished Service Award for Serving the Youth of Missouri, the MSHSAA Distinguished Service Award for Officiating and the Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation of High School Activities. He was a tough as nails linebacker on a very good football team. He helped me get through a difficult divorce following my first year at Center when the football team lost the final game - the state championship game - and ended up 13-1. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home & White Chapel Cemetery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Sally, sons Paul and Larry, and his brother Jack. He sponsored nearly 100 recovering alcoholics, many of them high school classmates and Roman Catholic priests. Bob lived a remarkable life, the embodiment of the Greatest Generation. Born October 5, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, Bob served in World War II, enlisting in the Navy V12 program, which accelerated servicemen through college to become officers. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He was bigger than life; and his thoughts larger than the cosmic. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. My condolences to his family. He loved to fish, had a passion for sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, but his greatest joy was watching his children play their sports. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Masters degree in Science; both in the field of Education, from the University of Kansas. Fallen Kansas City area pastor leaves wife, family and the faith May 8, 2019 A fallen pastor, who left his church in disgrace, has differing views from the church about his departure and circumstances around the egregious sin that led to it. He challenged conventional thinking in a way that was non-threatening and fun. Jay grew up Continue Reading 1 2 3 He graduated from Oak Park High School in 1987, and married his soulmate Tara in 1990. I was in Coach Smith's 5th & 6th grade classes at Center Elementary and in his history classes at Center. http://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Thanks for being a friend and a mentor and my best to his family. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. He told me that he even loved baseball, but not while he coached track. When Dos Equis aired their Most Interesting Man in the World commercials they clearly cast the wrong person, Uncle Bob was the Most Interesting Man in the World. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Mount Moriah Cemetery South, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. My respect and condolences to the family. I am deeply saddened to say that my father, Bob Smith at the age of 86, has lost his battle with Covid-19. They have helped us tremendously during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to: Catholic Community Hospice, 9740 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212 - www.catholiccommunityhospice.com. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click "Start now" or "Create an obituary for your loved" to begin. Another product was the golf practice cage sold by Sam's Clubs nationwide. Bob remained in the isolation unit at Kansas City General Hospital for nearly four months, never regaining strength in his leg. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Nicknamed E.T. My Dad was a very unique individual who was fascinated by the universe, UFOs and aliens. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Maywood Baptist Church, for all the beautiful work they do in carrying out God's plan. Sally, an amazing woman in her own right, massaged Bobs polio ravaged leg and helped him to walk with just a cane. What a dear friend, I will miss him terribly; especially as life brings so many changes. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. From the very first conversation, Pete was in awe of his vast knowledge of the universe and world. Together, they explored theories and history.He was one of my favorite friends: whimsical, smiling, enthusiastic, and always searching out new ideas and theories. Robert Bob L. Smith. I have fond memories of you and I, and your dad. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. When one drunk gets sober, ten people get happy. Bob is directly linked to the happiness of thousands of people. I will always cherish my memories of him and will remember most his animation, great smile and laugh. Burial with Military Honors will be at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens. Bob has been a hard worker his whole life from pouring foundation walls at Maples Construction at 16 years old, entrepreneur for his own concrete construction company shortly after his marriage began (which he ran for 20+ years), and foreman with Mark One during his final days on this Earth. Burial with Military Honors will be at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. He leaves to join his wife Cindy who passed in 2001. All are invited to join the family for lunch and refreshments in the Nativity parish hall immediately following Mass. 9-10am on Mon, 3/14, at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, service following at. Robert was born November 29, 1959 to Bob and Helen Smith in Kansas City, MO. I know his main desire in life was to make his family happy in every way he could. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 4926 Johnson Dr.,Shawnee Mission, KS 66205Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4Available by phone 24/7, 2018 Cremation Center of Kansas City. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Masters degree in Science; both in the field of Education, from the University of Kansas. Our deepest sympathy to the Smith Family. Robert J. Smith, 58, of Independence, MO passed away April 18, 2018. Julie, you and your family are in my prayers. Bobs family was most important to him. My favorite was the Tulip tree because the leaves are shaped like Tulips. 4926 Johnson Dr., Shawnee Mission, KS 66205Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4Available by phone 24/7913-384-5566. November 5, 2022 Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17 at Cur of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Robert Bob Nolan Smith, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2022. I had the pleasure of playing for coach Smith and in later years getting to know him not just as my coach , but also as my friend. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He met his wife Catherine "Katie" and they married on September 23, 1983. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Also an amazing dancer we couldnt keep up with him at Davids wedding . My husband, Pete and I, have known Bob for a few years. Bob married Janis Crawford from Stafford, Kansas on December 27, 1955. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. CHS "68 Bob Beltz, Sorry for your loss lance siegel class of 77. Dear Karen, we are so sorry for your loss. by his teammates, for reasons noted below, he often played shortstop and batted clean up. During his 30 years in education he served the Missouri State High School Activities Association in various positions - as a member of the State Football Advisory Committee, the State Track & Field Advisory Committee and as a State Rules Interpreter. Gary married me anyway! A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. From my childhood memories of Karens dad he was always smiling and I was fascinated by his belief that the world held more wonders then just what we were taught in school. I will always remember Coach Smith for his great intensity, but also his great sense of humor. Let others know about your loved one's death. He was an incredible friend, mentor, family man . Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Raymond and Marie Johnson. Rock Chalk Bob! We will keep everybody in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss talking to him over the phone about meat orders everyday. Eileen graduated from Marion HS in 1946 and . Bob was born on March 23, 1945 in Anaconda to Charles and Elaine Schneider. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Robert E. Bob Smith., 85, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. He loved his family dearly and always found time to attend the numerous sporting events and other activities that kept his children so very busy while growing up. My Dad had an Earth flag because he wanted to let the aliens know what planet they had reached in case they were in the vicinity. Would you like to offer Robert Smiths loved ones a condolence message? He was baptized at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Warrenville, IL, and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Lee, IL. Bob served in the United States Air Force. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. He was always looking up at the sky searching for UFOs and later analyzing chem trails from planes. Survivors include sons: Bob Jr.; Vince (Wilma); Jim (Sasha); Matthew (Mary Pat); John (Marianne); and daughter Mary Buechler (Bruce); nine grandchildren and David Brown, whose love and support for our late brother Larry was so deeply appreciated by Bob and Sally. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1951. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Let others know about your loved one's death. Privacy Policy. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Coach Smith was one of the good ones. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. In all he had six patented products including the protective high school discus cage which was sold to over 50% of the nations high schools. He demanded you put in the time to train and practice and many practices you left on the verge of throwing up. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. It will not be the same without him being there to talk about meat! Your Aunt Betty, Julie so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers. The couple welcomed their first son, Nolan, in 1993 and their second son, Nathan, in 1999. Services will be held at Wilson & Son Funeral Home in Louisburg, Kan. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Louisburg Cemetery. Julie, I was so devastated with disbelif to hear about Bob's death in such a senseless way and far too soon. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. Bob is survived by his wife Julie Smith and their children Ryan, Jeremy, and Nicole Smith. Leigh Margaret Dalton. He will be missed. 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