OBITUARY:
Walter R. (Bob) Breit, of Chandler, Az. departed this life at the Veterans’ Administration Carl Hayden Medical Center, in Phoenix, Az. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Bob was born to Barbara and George Breit on August 9, 1925, on the farm south of Arnold, where the family lived for many years. Bob grew up in a loving, caring family with eight brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting the Breit farm where fun and frivolity prevailed.
Upon arrival at the farm, you would find the family enjoying a basketball or baseball game, and in inclement weather, playing games indoors. Bob attended grade and high school at Arnold. In 1941, when the world was shocked at the outbreak of World War II, Bob felt it was his duty to defend his country, and prior to finishing his senior year at Arnold enlisted in the United States Marines and was inducted in 1942. He completed his boot training in San Diego, Ca. and after his basic training was immediately shipped to the war zone in the South Pacific. He remained in this area through the battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima and other South Pacific Islands.
When peace was declared in 1945, and the boys came home, Bob returned to Arnold where he spent many years on the farm assisting his parents. He completed his high school education through a GED course and received his graduation diploma from Arnold High School.
Bob and Florene relocated to Chandler, Az. in 1979. He loved the warm climate, and although he missed Kansas, did not miss the cold weather. He spent the majority of his years in Arizona in tele-marketing. He enjoyed his telephone contacts with the public and during the last few years was able to do this from his home. Bob loved life and especially enjoyed children. His many nieces and nephews loved to listen to his stories and still quote many of Uncle Bob’s lines. Although his health was not the best, his death was unexpected.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Florene of the home in Chandler, Az.; son, Gordon, Utica; daughter, Jane Clark, Moreland; two step-daughters, Robyn Rome, Hugoton; Dena Welsh, Wellston, Ok.; brother, Dale Breit, Hoxie; sisters, Ruth Herman, WaKeeney; Anna Belle Tanner and Vivian Borom, Albany, Ga.; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and George, sister, Helen Marhofer, brothers, Sylvester, Victor and George, Jr. Vigil services and rosary were held Sunday evening, January 5, at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home in Ness City. Military graveside services were held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery January 6, 1997 and Bob was laid to rest in the family plot. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Semper Fidelis, Bob!!!
Ness Co. News, Jan. 9, 1997
Walter R. (Bob) Breit, of Chandler, Az. departed this life at the Veterans’ Administration Carl Hayden Medical Center, in Phoenix, Az. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Bob was born to Barbara and George Breit on August 9, 1925, on the farm south of Arnold, where the family lived for many years. Bob grew up in a loving, caring family with eight brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting the Breit farm where fun and frivolity prevailed.
Upon arrival at the farm, you would find the family enjoying a basketball or baseball game, and in inclement weather, playing games indoors. Bob attended grade and high school at Arnold. In 1941, when the world was shocked at the outbreak of World War II, Bob felt it was his duty to defend his country, and prior to finishing his senior year at Arnold enlisted in the United States Marines and was inducted in 1942. He completed his boot training in San Diego, Ca. and after his basic training was immediately shipped to the war zone in the South Pacific. He remained in this area through the battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima and other South Pacific Islands.
When peace was declared in 1945, and the boys came home, Bob returned to Arnold where he spent many years on the farm assisting his parents. He completed his high school education through a GED course and received his graduation diploma from Arnold High School.
Bob and Florene relocated to Chandler, Az. in 1979. He loved the warm climate, and although he missed Kansas, did not miss the cold weather. He spent the majority of his years in Arizona in tele-marketing. He enjoyed his telephone contacts with the public and during the last few years was able to do this from his home. Bob loved life and especially enjoyed children. His many nieces and nephews loved to listen to his stories and still quote many of Uncle Bob’s lines. Although his health was not the best, his death was unexpected.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Florene of the home in Chandler, Az.; son, Gordon, Utica; daughter, Jane Clark, Moreland; two step-daughters, Robyn Rome, Hugoton; Dena Welsh, Wellston, Ok.; brother, Dale Breit, Hoxie; sisters, Ruth Herman, WaKeeney; Anna Belle Tanner and Vivian Borom, Albany, Ga.; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and George, sister, Helen Marhofer, brothers, Sylvester, Victor and George, Jr. Vigil services and rosary were held Sunday evening, January 5, at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home in Ness City. Military graveside services were held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery January 6, 1997 and Bob was laid to rest in the family plot. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Semper Fidelis, Bob!!!
Ness Co. News, Jan. 9, 1997
OBITUARY:
Walter R. (Bob) Breit, of Chandler, Az. departed this life at the Veterans’ Administration Carl Hayden Medical Center, in Phoenix, Az. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Bob was born to Barbara and George Breit on August 9, 1925, on the farm south of Arnold, where the family lived for many years. Bob grew up in a loving, caring family with eight brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting the Breit farm where fun and frivolity prevailed.
Upon arrival at the farm, you would find the family enjoying a basketball or baseball game, and in inclement weather, playing games indoors. Bob attended grade and high school at Arnold. In 1941, when the world was shocked at the outbreak of World War II, Bob felt it was his duty to defend his country, and prior to finishing his senior year at Arnold enlisted in the United States Marines and was inducted in 1942. He completed his boot training in San Diego, Ca. and after his basic training was immediately shipped to the war zone in the South Pacific. He remained in this area through the battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima and other South Pacific Islands.
When peace was declared in 1945, and the boys came home, Bob returned to Arnold where he spent many years on the farm assisting his parents. He completed his high school education through a GED course and received his graduation diploma from Arnold High School.
Bob and Florene relocated to Chandler, Az. in 1979. He loved the warm climate, and although he missed Kansas, did not miss the cold weather. He spent the majority of his years in Arizona in tele-marketing. He enjoyed his telephone contacts with the public and during the last few years was able to do this from his home. Bob loved life and especially enjoyed children. His many nieces and nephews loved to listen to his stories and still quote many of Uncle Bob’s lines. Although his health was not the best, his death was unexpected.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Florene of the home in Chandler, Az.; son, Gordon, Utica; daughter, Jane Clark, Moreland; two step-daughters, Robyn Rome, Hugoton; Dena Welsh, Wellston, Ok.; brother, Dale Breit, Hoxie; sisters, Ruth Herman, WaKeeney; Anna Belle Tanner and Vivian Borom, Albany, Ga.; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and George, sister, Helen Marhofer, brothers, Sylvester, Victor and George, Jr. Vigil services and rosary were held Sunday evening, January 5, at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home in Ness City. Military graveside services were held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery January 6, 1997 and Bob was laid to rest in the family plot. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Semper Fidelis, Bob!!!
Ness Co. News, Jan. 9, 1997
Walter R. (Bob) Breit, of Chandler, Az. departed this life at the Veterans’ Administration Carl Hayden Medical Center, in Phoenix, Az. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Bob was born to Barbara and George Breit on August 9, 1925, on the farm south of Arnold, where the family lived for many years. Bob grew up in a loving, caring family with eight brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting the Breit farm where fun and frivolity prevailed.
Upon arrival at the farm, you would find the family enjoying a basketball or baseball game, and in inclement weather, playing games indoors. Bob attended grade and high school at Arnold. In 1941, when the world was shocked at the outbreak of World War II, Bob felt it was his duty to defend his country, and prior to finishing his senior year at Arnold enlisted in the United States Marines and was inducted in 1942. He completed his boot training in San Diego, Ca. and after his basic training was immediately shipped to the war zone in the South Pacific. He remained in this area through the battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima and other South Pacific Islands.
When peace was declared in 1945, and the boys came home, Bob returned to Arnold where he spent many years on the farm assisting his parents. He completed his high school education through a GED course and received his graduation diploma from Arnold High School.
Bob and Florene relocated to Chandler, Az. in 1979. He loved the warm climate, and although he missed Kansas, did not miss the cold weather. He spent the majority of his years in Arizona in tele-marketing. He enjoyed his telephone contacts with the public and during the last few years was able to do this from his home. Bob loved life and especially enjoyed children. His many nieces and nephews loved to listen to his stories and still quote many of Uncle Bob’s lines. Although his health was not the best, his death was unexpected.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Florene of the home in Chandler, Az.; son, Gordon, Utica; daughter, Jane Clark, Moreland; two step-daughters, Robyn Rome, Hugoton; Dena Welsh, Wellston, Ok.; brother, Dale Breit, Hoxie; sisters, Ruth Herman, WaKeeney; Anna Belle Tanner and Vivian Borom, Albany, Ga.; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and George, sister, Helen Marhofer, brothers, Sylvester, Victor and George, Jr. Vigil services and rosary were held Sunday evening, January 5, at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home in Ness City. Military graveside services were held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery January 6, 1997 and Bob was laid to rest in the family plot. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Semper Fidelis, Bob!!!
Ness Co. News, Jan. 9, 1997
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