Robert R. “Bob” White (1936-2024)

Robert R. “Bob” White, 88, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Lincoln, Kan. He was born June 16, 1936, in Lincoln County, Kan., to Fred and Hazel (Ahring) White. Bob was a longtime resident of Lincoln County, where he was a farmer and stockman. He also took pride in his work as a school custodian and groundskeeper at the Lincoln schools and schools in Arizona, where he lived for six years. At different periods of his life, Bob was an active member in the Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, Lincoln Jaycees and the Farmers Grain and Supply Co-op board. He attended the Lincoln United Methodist Church. Bob was also a founding member and former chief of the Westfall Fire Department. Bob married Doris Novak in Sylvan Grove, Kan., on Dec. 31, 1991.

He is survived by his wife Doris, Lincoln; brother Richard White (Jodi), Lincoln; nephew Jeff White (Jenny), Lincoln; niece Jenelle Borst (Adam), Lincoln; step-daughter Nancy Marihugh (Ken); and step-son Rodney Larsen (Melodee).

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, Hall Chapel, Lincoln, with family present to greet visitors.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, Hall Chapel with burial following at Lincoln Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Westfall Fire Department c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455. Condolences can be left at hallchapel.com.