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Robert Lewis Carter, 85, Lawrence, KS, died on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. There will be a private family gathering to celebrate his life. No services are planned. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born on July 15, 1927 in Topeka, KS the son of Otis Charles and Mary Olive Ralston Carter.
Mr. Carter served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Miami Light Cruiser during WWII at age 17, with his father's permission. Shortly after the war, he served in the Army, stationed in Germany. He learned to pilot a small plane in 1947-48. He later retired from the University of Kansas after 29 years as a welder in 1989.
Robert "Bob" enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes and spending time with family and friends.
He was a former member of the VFW.
He married Ruth Samrow on August 31, 1972 in Lawrence. She preceded him in death January 30, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Samrow (Carter), and wife, Yogolka, Uhingen, Germany, Allen Samrow (Carter), and wife, Ramona, Eudora, KS; one daughter, Linda Carter, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Erin Carter, Ryan, and John Samrow; nieces, Diana Owens, Lawrence, Debbie Cox, Texas; and nephew, Mike Carter, Phoenix, AZ. He was also preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gerna Carter, Darlene Cox; and brothers, Allen and Roy Carter.
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Lisa Stratton
August 23, 2012
Linda I am very sorry for your loss. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 22, 2012
my greatest sympathy to u, allen and mona, and the rest of the family, i loved living next door to him and ruth and playing dominoes and learning German from Ruth, there were alot of fun times, he was a really good man
Trudy Sipes
August 22, 2012
We have lost a true gentelman.
Janet Blevins
August 21, 2012
So saddened by the news of Bob's passing and my deepest sympathy to the family..I only knew him for the 2 yrs I've lived at Wyndam Place Apts, but will miss him greatly! Janet Blevins
August 21, 2012
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad Bonnie
Sharon Aikins
August 21, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be remembered fondly.
Jeremy Lee
August 21, 2012
When I lived in Eudora back in the 80's. Robert used to take me fishing on the Kansas river, and to some of the lakes. I think back to those fun summer days. I was around twelve at the time. I did odd jobs for him to make my fun money. He was always nice to me and treated me like family. When I wasnt working with him we would watch 007 on television together. He was one of the good guys. He will be missed :'(
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