Obituary of Harry Robb
Harry Gordon Robb, 80, of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the Allen County Hospital.
Harry was born July 29, 1932, in Bronson, Kansas, the son of Harold Floyd and Ruth Elizabeth (Williams) Robb. He grew up in the LaHarpe area and did farm work before serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
On May 28, 1956, Harry married Mary F. Brown and they made their home in LaHarpe. He worked for Walton Foundry, I.M.P. Boats, Chanute Manufacturing, F.E.E.M. and then Gates before retiring. Harry enjoyed coon hunting and woodworking.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 56 years: Mary Robb of the home
2 Sons: Gordon Robb & wife, Yvette of Gas, KS and Robert Robb of LaHarpe, KS
3 Daughters: Carrie Riebel & husband, Randy of Gas, KS, Becky Hedman and husband, Mike of LaHarpe, KS and Linda Mead & husband, Jason of LaHarpe, KS
1 Sister: Marjorie Smith of LaHarpe, KS
11 Grandchildren & 17 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tasha Robb, brother William "Bill" Robb and sister Shirley Sicka.
VISITATION: 7:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola.
BURIAL: LaHarpe Cemetery, LaHarpe, KS
MEMORIAL: LaHarpe Baptist Mission
Memorial gifts 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 this website, www.iolafuneral.com.