Robert V. Talkington

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Robert Talkington Obituary

IOLA Robert V. Talkington, former president of the Kansas Senate and longtime Iolan, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2010, from complications of a stroke at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Iola. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery in Iola, with military honors. Robert Van Talkington, 81, was born Aug. 23, 1929 to William H. and Nannie Patrick Talkington near Patrick, Texas. He earned a B.S. in education in 1951 and his law degree from KU in 1954. After service in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps during the Korean War, he began his legal career as a private attorney in Iola, the hometown of his wife, the late Donna Schmaus. They were married 58 years. She died in 2009. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi, Masons, Shriners, Elks and the American Legion. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and had served as an elder. Survivors include five children: daughters, Jill and Dave McCaskill, Cypress, Texas, Jacki and Bob Chase, Iola, and Lisa and John Dreasher, Hutchinson; sons, Jim and Staci Talkington, Iola, and Tom and Sherlyn Talkington, Prairie Village; 11 grandchildren: Nathan, Claire and Sarah McCaskill, Allison and Eileen Chase, Holden, Robbie and Camden Dreasher, Jack and Camille Talkington, and Will Talkington. His seven brothers preceded him in death as did a daughter, Jeanne Ann Talkington, and a son, Donald Patrick. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Bowlus or the Allen Community College Endowment Association and may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on www.iolafuneral.com. Robert V. Talkington

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Talkington

8 Entries

January 5, 2011

Tom,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. During our AT&T days you always spoke fondly of him. Our condolences to you and your family.

Kyle and Sherry Jensen

Kathy Howland

December 29, 2010

I am a nurse at KU MED and assisted your mother Donna with discharge plans during some of her admissions. Donna was always so gracious even when she was sick, and I always loved talking to your dad about KU sports! They were so proud of their children and grandchildren. I was sad last year when I heard about Donna and yesterday when I read about Bob in the Star. I did not know your parents well, but just loved them both! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy Mann

December 29, 2010

It was a privilege to work for and know Bob all these years. I enjoyed his sense of humor and listening to his stories. I will remember Bob always. My prayers are with all the family.

Edward DeSoignie

December 29, 2010

One of the finest gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure to work with. An honor to have known him.

December 28, 2010

To all the family:
Fred and I are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time.
We will remember Bob as a gentle, caring man.
The Shaws

Pam Hoggatt

December 28, 2010

To the kids, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man. He and your Mom were such good neighbors to us when I lived in Iola. You kids really had such wonderful parents and great role models. Bob was such a gentle and excellent leader. He will be missed.

December 28, 2010

To: all the Talkington children and grandchildren: We are so sorry to hear of Bob's death. He and Donna were dear friends with whom we enjoyed many great experiences both in Topeka and on our trips representing Kansas; memories that are always with us. You were blessed with some wonderful parents and we send our thoughts, sympathy and prayers that your memories will sustain you at this time. We will miss our friend Bob.
Sincerely, Jim and Margie Braden

Orville Cole

December 28, 2010

Robert Talkington and I opposed each other and worked together on many legal matters over a period of almost 50 years. Robert was always a gentleman, his word was his bond, and it was always a challenging experience to work on matters he was involved in.
Orville J. Cole, Garnett, Ks.

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