Obituary of Robert "Bob" McDaniel
Robert L. "Bob" McDaniel, age 91, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Guest Home Estates, Garnett.
He was born October 18, 1925, at Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Jess and Gertrude McDaniel.
Bob grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri where he graduated from high school. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and worked at American Optical until moving to Garnett. Bob starting working at Garnett Monument and Glass with his father-in-law, and eventually became the owner. He and Janet worked side-by side for 30 years until he sold the business to Todd Barnes, his long-time friend and associate.
Bob married Janette (Janet) Cunningham on October 19, 1946 in Shawnee, Kansas. This union was blessed with one daughter, Cheri.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet McDaniel on March 14, 1997; one granddaughter, Jennifer Ziegler; and one sister, Allene Hammen.
He is survived by his daughter, Cheri Paulson and husband Michael of Flower Mound, Texas; two grandchildren, Erin Dore of Fort Bragg, California, and Vance Paulson of Dallas, Texas; one great granddaughter, Ashton Paulson; one brother, Fred McDaniel of Jefferson City, Missouri; and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Racer's Lounge, Garnett Inn Suites.
You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.