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Robert Davis Obituary
Bob was born on May 27, 1944, in Iola, Kansas the son of Lester and Vera (Reinfeld) Davis. They preceded him in death as did a younger brother, Jim.
Bob grew up in Independence and Manhattan, Kansas before moving to Topeka, where he graduated from Topeka West High School and Washburn University. Bob also served in the Kansas National Guard.
He was a sports broadcaster best known for his work with Fort Hays State University, the University of Kansas, and the Kansas City Royals.
Bob married Linda Michaelis on June 12, 1971, in Russell, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2025.
Survivors include his son, Steven and wife, Katie Davis of Overland Park, Kansas and four grandchildren, Landon, William, Amelia and Hattie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Bob's name to the Landon Center on Aging (via KU Endowment) or the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janet Kirk
March 30, 2025
Steven,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob and Linda. My God bless you and your family.
Nancy Harmony
March 29, 2025
I have so many happy memories of chatting with Bob for over 20+ years "at the bus". He was a great Jayhawk. My thoughts are with you, Steve, and your family.
Shirley Ball
March 29, 2025
Steven, I am so sorry to hear about you dad and mom. My condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Susan Claflin
March 28, 2025
Bob was a great sportscaster in Hays, Ks and a "rockstar" in the community. His broadcasts were awesome! When my father attended KU BB games with me at Allen Fieldhouse my father went in search of Linda (a former student) to say hello and then was able to give a big wave to Bob. Bob was like that - he remembered his Hays roots and acknowledged the people who supported him from the "beginning". Rest in Peace Bob and may his son and family feel the love he and Linda shared with the world!
Missy Black Patterson
March 25, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with
Steven ,Katie and their children.
Bob was one of a kind. And, I believe, that wherever he was he was the same kind with everyone... authentic, loving and caring, able to put a smile on someone´s day and was always ready to help.
I met Bob and Linda in 1986 at the First United Methodist Church. I smile when I think about sharing ministry with them.
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