Bob Joe Converse

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Bob Converse Obituary

Bob Joe Converse, 74, Topeka, Kansas, died Monday, August 24, 2009 at Midland Hospice. Bob was born March 1, 1935 in Oklahoma to Guy and Frances (Shay) Converse. He served in the United States Army and later became a teacher for U.S.D. 450 in Topeka for 19 years. Bob is survived by his siblings, Carl Converse of Ada, KS, Mildred Montgomery of Ada, KS, and Dorothy Combs of Floral City, FL. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday at the Fairview Cemetery, Ada, KS with Michele McHenry, C.L.P. officiating. There will be no visitation. Wilson Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis is handling arrangements.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Bob Converse

11 Entries

Carrie VanDruff

August 21, 2024

Bob, there's not a day that passes that I don't think of "daddy C" and how you and my dad both gave me info to use daily when remodeling my house, doing yardwork, or working on my car...the best one was always, "measure twice, cut once because you can't glue-on what you've removed in haste." I giggle about the days of Driver's Ed with all of these idiots driving in Topeka, and thinking, "you didn't have Daddy C as your Driver's Ed instructor"...course, there were those few times you'd fall asleep with out mesmerized driving...HOW, I'll never know. And then there were the Hardee's coffee runs, and you'd still be holding that coffee upright as you'd nap...then WAKE UP! Thankfully, the chicken brake never got used when I was in the car. Now, I wish Topeka Driver's had to take AND PASS a course on the driving laws in KS!! It's a NIGHTMARE out there, especially IN TOPEKA! People not stopping at stop signs and lights, not using their headlights 30 min before sunset and turning them off 30 min after sunrise, AND when it's raining!! And Topeka streets have now turned into a racetrack with pedestrians and bicyclists walking / rolling down the middle of the streets in the dark without any lights on...do they have a death wish? Daddy C I miss you...please, along side my dad, watch over me, and thank you for the talks we had...you were one of the few teachers who challenged me because you knew it'd help me "think differently...outside the box"...Rest in peace in Heaven with your beer, coffee and fishing pole.

Kristin VanDonge

September 15, 2009

I just learned of Mr. Converse's passing. Mr. Converse was one of my favorite teachers. He also was my drivers ed instructor. I will never forget him always stopping by his house to get us a pop. I loved him like a dad back then. I graduated 10 years ago and hadn't seen him since until about 2 monthes back. To my surprise he still remembered me. He called me Kris just like the old days and retold me stories, ones I had forgotten. I am so sorry we lost touch over the years. He is the reason why I am going to school to be a teacher. He was and always will be a inspiration to me.

jason riedel

September 11, 2009

Mr.C as we called him was my shop teacher and he was no ordinary teacher though,he just had something about him,i talked to him about a year ago and im glad now that i pulled off of kansas ave. that afternoon and thanked him for being Mr.C,he has touched so many peoples lives,i bet hes up there catchin a whopper of a fish right now.thank you Mr.C you will be missed

David Hernandez 86

September 10, 2009

In the great 80's I was at Shawnee Heights and Mr. Converse was a wonderful teacher and steady force. In the back halls we referred to him as Bobby J. but there was no other teacher who deserved our collective respect as this gentleman did.

It was an honor to have known you sir.

Carrie VanDruff, RN BSN (SHHS class of 1993)

August 29, 2009

Mr. Converse, you were always a great friend, teacher (shop & driver's ed), and long-time neighbor. Everyone at work was so sad when they heard the news of your passing. Seeing you last Wednesday at the office, still in good spirits allowed me the chance to tell you how much you meant to me.

The staff of Cardiology Consultants of Topeka, Shawnee Heights, and your friends and neighbors will miss you dearly. You always treated us like we were your own 'special' kids.

May God give you wings and allow you the chance to be a Guardian Angel. Thank you for all you gave and taught me. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you have a fishing pole, classic car and bass boat in tow when you enter the gates of Heaven. God bless you Daddy C...

Brad Howard

August 29, 2009

Mr. Converse was always a good neighbor and friend. In his spare time he would always take my brothers and I fishing or to a royals baseball game. He will be greatly missed.

August 27, 2009

Mr. Converse was my H.S. football coach and shop teacher at Wheatland High School in Grainfield KS. Our class just celebrated our 35th year class reunion this August. He will always be a part of the many cherished memories of my youth.

Mitch Gillespie, Grainfield Kansas

Donald Hinkle

August 27, 2009

Mr. Converse was my neighbor for a long time and he would come over for the 4th of july Donald Hinkle Jr. Age 11

Jolene Shafer

August 27, 2009

To the family,
Mr. Converse instructed me in an automotive class at Shawnee Heights High School. He was tough as nails although still kind and I always held him in high regards. He has been in my thoughts often since those days as I'd see him out in his yard at times piddling around with his boat because my workplace is close by his residence. May he rest in peace,

Diana & Bob Gay

August 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good teacher who gave of himself to faculty as well as students. Bob always had time for those around him. May the memories of Bob bring you comfort.

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