WILSON, Robert Bruce - b. August 9, 1945 - d. My 13, 2021

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Robert Bruce Wilson, age 75, of Moline, Kansas, passed away May 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born August 9, 1945 in Winfield, Kansas to Vernon and Esther (Caugher) Wilson.

Robert grew up with three brothers on the family farm north of Moline.  He attended Moline High School, graduating with the Class of 1963.  He then attended Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas.  In March 1967, Robert enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard, serving his country for six years.

In November 1967, he married a young woman he had dated in high school, Sherry Smith.  Together they raised their two sons, Craig and Mark, and enjoyed 53 years together.  Robert worked for Shore Construction in Burden, Kansas for a time and then was employed at the Moline Locker.  After working there nine years, he and Sherry purchased the Locker and ran it together for the next 15 years.  He then went to work for the Moline City Water Department as Superintendent.  All the while, Robert farmed and raised cattle.

Robert didn't have many hobbies, but in his younger years, he made sure to take Sherry out dancing on Saturday nights which they loved to do.  After retiring, Robert was known to say he'd worked his whole life so he could retire and watch his grandkids play sports.  He absolutely loved going to whatever sport they were participating in just to watch them.

Robert was the Commander of the Moline American Legion for several years and was the current Vice-President of the Elk County Rodeo Association.  He was proud that his dad was one of the original founders of the Association many years ago.  He was the go-to-guy in the area if you needed help getting anything done.  He was a part of the Moline Keystone Construction group.  He also served on the Elk County Volunteer Rural Fire Department.

Robert is survived by his wife, Sherry of the home; his sons, Craig (Gina) Wilson of Howard, Kansas and Mark (Many Lamphier) of Augusta, Kansas; his grandchildren, Tristen Wilson of Emporia, Kansas and Skylar Harrod of Elk City, Kansas; and his brother, David Wilson of Buckeye, Arizona.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Esther Wilson; his grandson, Damon Wilson; and his brothers, Johnnie "Grass" Wilson and Steven Wilson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.    Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.  Per Robert's wishes, cremation will take place after the funeral service.  Memorial donations can be made in Robert's memory to the Elk County Rodeo Association and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)