Robert Leo Dannebohm

Ellinwood, KS

Robert Leo Dannebohm, 79, died at his home among family and friends on November 2, 2014. Bob was born in rural Ellinwood on July 5, 1935 to Stanley and Irene (Parker) Dannebohm.  He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1953 and married Romona Witt in Hudson, KS on Feb 14, 1959. She died September 14, 2004. He later married Dianne Lavake in Paris, TX on July 10, 2005. She survives of the home.  

Bob was a Veteran of the US Navy serving in the Korean War. His memberships include the American Legion, First Baptist Church, and the VFW. He was also an avid outdoorsman.

Survivors include wife, Dianne Dannebohm of the home; daughters, Gail (Mark) Bergling, Atwood, KS Nancee (Jeff) Meyer, Stafford, KS; brothers, Larry (Jamee) Dannebohm, Ellinwood, KS, Donnie Dannebohm, Ellinwood, KS; sister, Marilyn (Bob) Meyer, Garden City, KS. Other survivors include grandchildren, Jill Bergling, Blake Bergling, Erica Meyer, and Jake (Kylie) Meyer.  He is preceded in death by his parents; previous wife, Romona (Witt) Dannebohm; brother, Gary Dannebohm; grandson, Ryan Bergling.

Funeral Service is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday November 6, 2014 at the First Baptist Church South of Ellinwood with Pastor George Redington presiding. Burial will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood District Hospital, Trinity Church in Hudson, First Baptist Church of Ellinwood, or Gentiva Hospice in Care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences may be left online at www.minnischapel.org           

There will be no visitation.