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Robert F. Pellett

Robert Pellett Obituary

Pellett, Robert F., 80, passed away on October 31, 2007. He was a music educator at several schools including Mead Junior High and East High Schools. He began his music career at age 16 teaching private lessons and served as organist at Grace Methodist Church for 16 years where he met his wife Phyllis of whom he wed on July 8, 1950. He then continued as organist at Central Christian Church for 39 years. Funeral: 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Kansas Masonic Home Chapel. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Anna Pellett; sons, Alan Pellett, David Pellett and wife, Kathleen, all of Wichita; sister, Mary Faith Russell of Columbia, MO. Memorial: Kansas Masonic Home, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67211. Condolences to: www.cochranmortuary.com This is a Cochran Service

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pellett

18 Entries

Lee Riggins-Hartman

September 3, 2021

I recently came across Mr. Pellett´s obituary after I was looking through some old pictures during my time at Mead Junior High and Wichita East in the early to mid-70´s.
He was also my private piano, organ, and voice teacher and I was his go-to accompanist for many solos and ensembles, along with playing for the various choirs and groups. He and the band/orchestra teacher, Bob Gleason, allowed me to rotate between concert band, orchestra, marching band, Choral Aces, and the Chamber Singers even though many of those classes were overlapping hours. They both believed in me and approved the crazy schedule even though other teachers said it would never work. they both were persistent and adamant that it WOULD work! Mr. Pellett was that last piece in my life that put together all in pieces of my musical upbringing and training which led to my degree in general music education and general teaching. He was a true inspiration to me. Such a kind and encouraging man. My (very belated) sympathies to his family and other friends. When I sit down to play a piece, even today, I usually always think of him. His legacy lives on - be assured of that.

Richard Swisher

November 5, 2007

One of my favorite memories of Mr Pellett was when the choir (1972) was in the festival and we were being judged on our site reading. Mr Pellett was given 2 min. to look at the piece we were to sing and then it was passed out to the choir to perform. He quickly highlighted a few spots he wanted us aware of, then we sang. East got a 1 in site reading and Southeast (the supposed best choir at the time) got a 1minus. Choir was fun and I appreciated his efforts on our behalf.

Kathy (Kehl) Ruby

November 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Pellett's family. He was my music teacher at East High and his teachings were so impressive that I have used many of his techniques to help my own children become better singers. He was a favorite of Jennifer (Webb) Seckman and mine at East. Mrs. Pellett probably remembers the rabbit we made in art class and gave to him. Thanks Mr. Pellett, for making the world nicer through music.

Cyndi and Gary Wiles

November 4, 2007

My wife and I were at Mead and East and Mr. Pellet taught us in both schools. He "graduated" to East when we did. A fine teacher and Christian gentleman. We will never forget him.

Jennifer (Webb) Seckman

November 4, 2007

My sympathies to the Pellett Family. Mr Pellett was my choir director at East High and always taught his choirs the finer points of vocal music. He made quite an impression on all of us and he will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.

Sherry Cowdin

November 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr Pellet was our music teacher at Mead and we loved him so much. God be with you all. Love , Sherry, Sheila and Susan LaForce

Sue Becker Lebens

November 4, 2007

I have very fond memories from East High Concert Choir and Choral Aces.('73-76) We didn't always give him the respect he deserved but his passion for music kept him calm. As my children have participated in music I always think of Mr. Pellett. I'm thankful for our yearly production of Handel's Messiah which he must be directing in heaven.

Stan Deming

November 3, 2007

My sympathies to the Pellett family. I took piano lessons (and a few organ lessons) from "Mr. Pellett" back in the 1950s and early 1960s. Always good memories.

Paul Miller

November 3, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to Mr Pelletts family He was a true treasure in the Wichita School System. I have always felt blessed to have the privilage to have had him as a vocal music instructor first at Mead and then at East for six wonderful years.

Larry Nolan

November 3, 2007

The picture of Bob is exactly as I remember him from the days I sang in the choir at Central Christian Church. He was always seemed very happy to serve God by using his God-given musical talent. It was always a joy for me to serve God with Bob by singing in the choir as Bob played the organ.

Gretchen Brant Hoobler

November 2, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Pellett family. Mr. Pellett was my first private voice teacher when I attended East High. I was deeply inspired by Mr. Pellett to pursue a degree in Vocal Music and attribute his teachings to a solid music foundation.

Larry Belew

November 2, 2007

When my wife and I were first invited to attend dress rehearsal at The Metropolitan Opera, I thought of Mr. Pellett as we settled into plush orchestra seats to watch Keri Te Konawa at work. Mr. Pellett was the one who taught me about opera in the 7th grade at Mead. I also sang in his choirs at Mead and he had us singing pieces we later did in Singing Quakers. He was an amazing teacher and kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on in his students and the students of his students. May God give comfort to his family

Danny Hitchcock

November 2, 2007

My condolences to the family on the passing of Mr. Pellett. He is a fixed memory from my years at Mead, 1958-1961, in his choral class, and from piano study with him at his home on North Hood. Happy days, those!

Linda Carson-Coates

November 2, 2007

My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Pellett family. Mr. Pellett was a wonderful music teacher and person. I was in his classes at MEAD in the mid 60's. His classes were always my favorites. So sorry for your loss.

Jack Perkins

November 2, 2007

Greetings to the Pellett Family
Mr. Pellett was my vocal teacher while I attended East High School. He was a magnificant educator. I will miss him dearly.

Mary Faith and Bill Russell

November 2, 2007

With heartfelt remembrance, and love to all the family,

Sharon Flye Jackson

November 2, 2007

My condolences to Mrs. Pellett and her family. Mr. Pellett was a much-loved teacher...homeroom and music for my three years at Meade. His teaching stayed with me. I never watch a choir without thinking how Mr. Pellett would have done it, usually better. His dedication to producing a fine performance is unsurpassed. When I say to my children “Mr. Pellet died” they will know exactly who I mean. They have often heard of him.

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