WARE, Robert Emanuel - b. December 17, 1928 - d. January 16, 2013

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Robert Emanuel Ware, age 84, a resident of Moline, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home.  He was born on December 17, 1928 in Grenola, Kansas, the son of Charles Wilson and Eva Frances (Hankins) Ware.

Robert was a lifelong farmer and rancher in Elk County, Kansas.  He was employed by Elk County Road Department for 26 years and was the road foreman for many of those years.  He enjoyed woodworking and made many picture frames that he gave to family and friends.  On November 8, 1949, he was united in marriage to Alene McGlasson, and to this union was born three children.  She preceded him in death on June 6, 1978.  On October 12, 1984, Robert was united in marriage to Marla Gayle Foster in Howard, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife, Marla Foster Ware of Moline Kansas; two sons, Robert Ware of Tampa, Kansas and Tom Ware of Moline, Kansas; one daughter, Connie Carter of Moline, Kansas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Ware; one sister, Twyla Mahood; and one grandson, Benjamin Ware.

Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Friends may register at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2013.  Family suggests memorials to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospital and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)