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Robert Davis Obituary

ROBERT DAVIS Robert "Bob" Davis born October 13, 1938, in Colby Ks, later moved to Newton Ks and worked at Hesston retiring after 37 years. On August 1st, 1970 he married Betty Behnke and was divorced in June 1979. He was a member of the 4th-degree knights at St. Mary, a part of the NARCC club and Gold Wing Riders Association. He loved his friends at Curtis C's He has 3 children Rodney Davis and his wife Karren who lives in Adamsville TN. Stephanie Kerschner who lives in Hutchinson KS and James Davis who lives in Newton KS. He has 5 Grandchildren Jonathon (Taylor) Isom, Tyler (Bailey) Davis, Hannah Davis, Luke Ayres, Sawyer Davis, and one on the way. Robert "Bob" Davis passed away July 11, 2025. His visitation will be at Petersen Funeral Home on July 15, 2025, from 5-9 p.m. and rosary at 6 p.m. His service will be at St. Mary's on July 16, at 10 am.He is survived by his children, grandchildren, sister-in-law Ruth Pracht and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thank you to Paramount Community and Good Shepherd Hospice. Memorial cand be made Good Sheppard Hospice.

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Published by The Kansan from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2025.

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15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Petersen funeral home

215 North Main Street, Newton, KS 67114

Jul

15

Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Petersen funeral home

215 North Main Street, Newton, KS 67114

Jul

16

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

1000 E 1st St, Newton, KS 67114

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215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

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