Robert Dale Raney Sr.

ELLSWORTH
Robert D. "Bob" Raney, Sr., 94, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born September 2, 1930 in Ellsworth to Kenneth Raney, Sr. and Ruth (Grubb) Raney. Bob was an Ellsworth High School graduate in the class of 1948. After high school graduation he attended Kansas State University. He joined the United States Navy in October of 1948 and served his country for four years. Bob married Shirley B. Bednasek in Ellsworth on August 26, 1953.
Bob was a longtime resident of California where he operated several successful business ventures including commercial and residential contracting where he completed many high profile projects.
After retirement, Bob and Shirley returned to Ellsworth where they were both very active in the community. Bob was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and was a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was also very active with the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174.
Bob is survived by his sons, Robert Dale Raney, Jr. (Eva) of Fontana, CA, Daniel Joseph Raney of Fontana, and Bret Allen Raney (Kathleen) of Yucaipa, CA; daughter Tina Maria Magdalena Davis (Rick) of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Robert Dale Raney, III (Melissa), Michale Joseph Raney, Nicolas William Allen Hartline, Dani Maria Soukup (Daniel), Kevin Alston Davis (Cassidy), Elizabeth Whipple (Justin), Amanda Papandrea (Ryan), Ryan Perkins (Ryan), and Leeza Raney (Parker); great grandchildren, Payton, Madison, Mason, Daxton, Davin, Baylor, and Beckett; and his faithful companions, Tiger and Benji. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley; sisters, Mona Busick and Joanne Blachly; brothers, Kenneth "Bud" Raney, Jr., Donald Kay Raney, Jack Raney, and Clair Raney; and daughter Christie Lynn.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth. Family will greet visitors 5-7 p.m. followed by a vigil and rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral mass: 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2025 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Ellsworth followed by burial and military funeral rites at Ellsworth Cemetery.
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made to Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 or the Ellsworth Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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