Robert Eugene Lassley's Obituary
Robert “Bob” Eugene Lassley, age 74, of Fredonia, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his home. Robert was born on August 22, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas the son of John N. and Nancy Effie (Owens) Lassley Sr.
Robert graduated from Piedmont High School class of 1955, he was a member of the track team and loved running the mile race. After high school Robert went to work for Cessna Aircraft, then was hired on to KDOT and worked until he retired in 1993. On May 17, 1975 in Severy, Kansas, Robert married Bertha May Poe. They were married for 19 years until her death of April 11, 1995.
Robert was a past member of the Severy Baptist Church, his favorite past time was fishing, walking around Fredonia and visiting with people, which he did on a daily basis. He loved children and all children loved him. Robert was a friend to everyone he met, and will be greatly missed by the community.
Robert is survived by:
Brothers:
Dave Lassley and wife Rose of North Carolina
Stanley Lassley of Arizona
Sister:
Betty Barton and husband Jim of Wichita
Numerous nieces and nephews
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bertha, 6 brothers; Claude, Wilbur, John, Bill, Ed, and Frank Lassley and 2 sisters Sybil Widler and Geneva Widler
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Countryside Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Burns, Kansas. The family has suggested memorials to the Fredonia Senior Center and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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