Robert (Bob) Dean Boss, 92, Bennington, died peacefully on January 24, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born September 23, 1923 in Bennington, KS, to Glen and Ruth (Heywood) Boss. Bob graduated from Bennington High School and joined the U.S. Army where he was a sharp shooter in the Philippines and Japan during WWII.
On October 27, 1946 he was united in marriage with Edna Florence Nelson of Ada, KS. Together they farmed east of Bennington, raised sheep, and served their community where Bob was a township trustee/board member, sold insurance, and actively helped with 4-H. Bob was a member of the United Church of Bennington where he served many years on parish council and myriad committees. Bob loved to tell jokes, help others, and brighten lives with bags of his homemade caramel popcorn.
He is survived by siblings Mae (Cloyd) Fox, Longmont, CO; Max (Annabelle) Boss and sister-in-law Donna Boss, Bennington; and brother-in-law Wayne Baugh, Monument, CO. Children Barbara Powell, East Granby, CT; Patricia (Steve) Baccus, Minneapolis; and Robert N (Renee) Boss, Bennington. Grandchildren Heather Powell, Kirstin (Ryan) Powell-Williams, Mindy (Jude) Wilson, Kimberly (Jason) Bird, Michelle Baccus, Stephanie Baccus, Kenny (Missy) Baccus, Lacy Boss, Rob Boss, and Kylee (Austin) Fick. Great-grandchildren Calvin Williams; Mikaleigh, Devany, Brenna and Tug Wilson; Dakota Baccus; Keyon Baccus; and Audrey Fick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna on January 21, 2016; siblings Keith, Don, Harley Ray Boss and Velda Baugh; and son-in-law David Powell.
A Family Visitation to Celebrate the Lives of Bob and Edna will be held January 30 at 1:30 at Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care. Family will hold a private inurnment of ashes. A Memorial Service honoring Bob and Edna will be May 28 at 2:00, United Church of Bennington (UCB), Bennington, KS. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care, the United Church of Bennington, or UCB United Women with a Mission.
On October 27, 1946 he was united in marriage with Edna Florence Nelson of Ada, KS. Together they farmed east of Bennington, raised sheep, and served their community where Bob was a township trustee/board member, sold insurance, and actively helped with 4-H. Bob was a member of the United Church of Bennington where he served many years on parish council and myriad committees. Bob loved to tell jokes, help others, and brighten lives with bags of his homemade caramel popcorn.
He is survived by siblings Mae (Cloyd) Fox, Longmont, CO; Max (Annabelle) Boss and sister-in-law Donna Boss, Bennington; and brother-in-law Wayne Baugh, Monument, CO. Children Barbara Powell, East Granby, CT; Patricia (Steve) Baccus, Minneapolis; and Robert N (Renee) Boss, Bennington. Grandchildren Heather Powell, Kirstin (Ryan) Powell-Williams, Mindy (Jude) Wilson, Kimberly (Jason) Bird, Michelle Baccus, Stephanie Baccus, Kenny (Missy) Baccus, Lacy Boss, Rob Boss, and Kylee (Austin) Fick. Great-grandchildren Calvin Williams; Mikaleigh, Devany, Brenna and Tug Wilson; Dakota Baccus; Keyon Baccus; and Audrey Fick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna on January 21, 2016; siblings Keith, Don, Harley Ray Boss and Velda Baugh; and son-in-law David Powell.
A Family Visitation to Celebrate the Lives of Bob and Edna will be held January 30 at 1:30 at Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care. Family will hold a private inurnment of ashes. A Memorial Service honoring Bob and Edna will be May 28 at 2:00, United Church of Bennington (UCB), Bennington, KS. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care, the United Church of Bennington, or UCB United Women with a Mission.
Robert (Bob) Dean Boss, 92, Bennington, died peacefully on January 24, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born September 23, 1923 in Bennington, KS, to Glen and Ruth (Heywood) Boss. Bob graduated from Bennington High School and joined the U.S. Army where he was a sharp shooter in the Philippines and Japan during WWII.
On October 27, 1946 he was united in marriage with Edna Florence Nelson of Ada, KS. Together they farmed east of Bennington, raised sheep, and served their community where Bob was a township trustee/board member, sold insurance, and actively helped with 4-H. Bob was a member of the United Church of Bennington where he served many years on parish council and myriad committees. Bob loved to tell jokes, help others, and brighten lives with bags of his homemade caramel popcorn.
He is survived by siblings Mae (Cloyd) Fox, Longmont, CO; Max (Annabelle) Boss and sister-in-law Donna Boss, Bennington; and brother-in-law Wayne Baugh, Monument, CO. Children Barbara Powell, East Granby, CT; Patricia (Steve) Baccus, Minneapolis; and Robert N (Renee) Boss, Bennington. Grandchildren Heather Powell, Kirstin (Ryan) Powell-Williams, Mindy (Jude) Wilson, Kimberly (Jason) Bird, Michelle Baccus, Stephanie Baccus, Kenny (Missy) Baccus, Lacy Boss, Rob Boss, and Kylee (Austin) Fick. Great-grandchildren Calvin Williams; Mikaleigh, Devany, Brenna and Tug Wilson; Dakota Baccus; Keyon Baccus; and Audrey Fick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna on January 21, 2016; siblings Keith, Don, Harley Ray Boss and Velda Baugh; and son-in-law David Powell.
A Family Visitation to Celebrate the Lives of Bob and Edna will be held January 30 at 1:30 at Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care. Family will hold a private inurnment of ashes. A Memorial Service honoring Bob and Edna will be May 28 at 2:00, United Church of Bennington (UCB), Bennington, KS. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care, the United Church of Bennington, or UCB United Women with a Mission.
On October 27, 1946 he was united in marriage with Edna Florence Nelson of Ada, KS. Together they farmed east of Bennington, raised sheep, and served their community where Bob was a township trustee/board member, sold insurance, and actively helped with 4-H. Bob was a member of the United Church of Bennington where he served many years on parish council and myriad committees. Bob loved to tell jokes, help others, and brighten lives with bags of his homemade caramel popcorn.
He is survived by siblings Mae (Cloyd) Fox, Longmont, CO; Max (Annabelle) Boss and sister-in-law Donna Boss, Bennington; and brother-in-law Wayne Baugh, Monument, CO. Children Barbara Powell, East Granby, CT; Patricia (Steve) Baccus, Minneapolis; and Robert N (Renee) Boss, Bennington. Grandchildren Heather Powell, Kirstin (Ryan) Powell-Williams, Mindy (Jude) Wilson, Kimberly (Jason) Bird, Michelle Baccus, Stephanie Baccus, Kenny (Missy) Baccus, Lacy Boss, Rob Boss, and Kylee (Austin) Fick. Great-grandchildren Calvin Williams; Mikaleigh, Devany, Brenna and Tug Wilson; Dakota Baccus; Keyon Baccus; and Audrey Fick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna on January 21, 2016; siblings Keith, Don, Harley Ray Boss and Velda Baugh; and son-in-law David Powell.
A Family Visitation to Celebrate the Lives of Bob and Edna will be held January 30 at 1:30 at Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care. Family will hold a private inurnment of ashes. A Memorial Service honoring Bob and Edna will be May 28 at 2:00, United Church of Bennington (UCB), Bennington, KS. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care, the United Church of Bennington, or UCB United Women with a Mission.
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