Robert A. Asher

1943 - 2025

Robert A. Asher

April 24, 1943 - February 18, 2025

Kansas City, Missouri - Bob Asher, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 18, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 24, 1943, to Dr. Henry H. Asher III and Berenice Asher, he moved to Lawrence, Kansas, after his father's death in 1944. Bob graduated as class president from Lawrence High School in 1961 and later attended the University of Kansas until the sudden death of his mother in 1963. He began his career in the electrical construction industry, ultimately becoming Executive Vice President of Capital Electric Line Builders, where he worked for 40 years. Later, he served as Director of Labor Relations for Quanta Services until retiring in 2017. Bob was deeply involved in the electrical industry's trade organizations and contributed to worker training, safety, and healthcare programs.

Bob was married to Marie Hutcheson in 1972, and together they had two children, Bob Jr. and Amy. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Hank, and daughter Amy. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Renée, son-in-law Arian Gimbutas, and grandchild Onyx.

An informal Gathering will be held from 1:30 - 3pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Parkville, MO. Contributions to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City are requested in lieu of flowers. The complete obituary is available at meyersfuneralchapel. Final arrangements entrusted with Meyers Northland Chapel.