Robert E. " Bob " Taggart, 82, of rural Iola, Kansas, died Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Bob was born August 18, 1932, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Claude D. and Leatha G. ( Swinford ) Taggart. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked most of his life as an auto and truck mechanic. On July 25, 1960, he married Theora Sanborn Bruner and they made their home on a farm east of Iola. He enjoyed taking care of his mules and horses. Bob was a member of the LaHarpe V.F.W., Iola American Legion, and attended Trinity United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: His wife Theora son; Bill Bruner of Kearney, Missouri brother; John Taggart of Callahan, Florida half-brother; Eddie Bush of Iola half-sister; Patty 5 grandchildren He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Bruner, a sister, Shirley Tice, and a great grandson, Zachary Suppes. VISITATION: hour prior to the service FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel. BURIAL: LaHarpe Cemetery MEMORIALS: LaHarpe Cemetery To sign the guestbook online or to leave a condolence go to www.iolafuneral.com.