Robert Martin
1927 - 2016
Obituary
Robert H. Martin, 88, died Thursday
(June 23, 2016) at his home.
He was born on June 24, 1927, in
Newton, the son of Harold M. and Pearl E. Rowland Martin. Bob
graduated from Newton High School in 1945, shortly after which he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Bob married Gloria Beamgard on Dec. 10,
1954, in Newton. They continued to live in Newton until moving to
Wichita in 1972.
After being discharged, Bob attended
Southwestern College in Winfield and Wichita State University, where
he played football. He went to work for Handland Supply in Newton for
a short time. Bob later worked as an industrial engineer at Boeing
Aircraft for 20 years; he has also been a production manager at Love
Box Company in Wichita.
Bob was a very active member of the
Hillside Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Wichita, the Newton
Masonic Lodge, Wichita Consistory of the Scottish Rite and Midian
Shrine, where he enjoyed being a hospital van driver.
Survivors include his wife Gloria of
the home; son Robert Martin of Waco, Texas.; daughter Laura
Richardson of Topeka; grandchildren Jeff Martin and Audrey Martin,
both of Halstead; granddaughter Clare Richardson Manganiello and
great-granddaughter Olivia Manganiello, both of Tecumseh.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday (June 25, 2016) at the Hillside Christian Church, 8330 E.
Douglas, Wichita.
A memorial has been established with
the Hillside Christian Church, Kansas Christian Home and the Shrine
Plane of Mercy. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
