Robert (Bob) E. Dreier, 76, of Hesston
died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
in Hutchinson, KS.
He was born on June 15, 1946, in
Newton, the son of Milford and Ruby Miller Dreier. Bob was raised in
rural Newton and attended Newton High School.
He married Karen L. Meires on January
3, 1972, in Newton.
Bob grew up on the family farm and
after serving six years in the United States Army, he started his own
custom harvesting and construction businesses. He enjoyed watching KU
basketball, shooting trap, hunting, and taking camping trips to the
lake with his family. Bob loved spending time with his family, but
especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Darci
Weller of Rocklin, CA, her daughter, Jenna (Michael) Cox; Andrea
(Wes) Hamm of Walton, KS, and their children, Haley and Drake
(Natalia); Ben (Lisa) Dreier of Valley Center, KS, and their children
Taylor (Landon), Cody (Ashton), Becka, Makayla and Jake;
great-grandchildren, Jace, Jameson, Emma, Jackson and Waylon; sister,
Darla (Terry) McCloud of Newton, KS; and countless nieces, nephews
and extended family members.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife,
Karen, and his parents, Milford and Ruby.
The family will receive friends at the
funeral home, Monday evening between 5 and 8 p.m. Memorial services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 29, 2022) at Highland Trinity United
Church of Christ in rural Newton.
A memorial has been established with
the Newton FFA Chapter and the Newton High Clay Target Team.
Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E.
Broadway, Newton, KS 67114
Arrangements by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
