Robert Lowe Obituary

Robert Eugene Lowe, age 84 of Edgerton, passed away Dec. 9, 2018 at his home. Memorial services, 7PM, Dec. 20, at Wilson's Funeral Home in Wellsville with visitation one hour prior at 6PM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of Wilson's, PO Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092.

Robert Eugene Lowe was born March 4, 1934 in KCMO, the son of Eugene and Lela (Moore) Lowe. He was the oldest of 12 children, growing up in Stanley, KS and graduating from Stanley Rural High School in 1953. On August 16, 1953, he married Patricia Laruth Gross. They were married 65 years before his passing. She survives at the home. Bob joined the US Air Force in March of 1954. He served 4 years and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his military service, Bob attended Pittsburg State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. He later earned his Master's Degree in School Psychology from PSU, working for the Lawrence , Kansas school district for 38 years. He retired in 1996. Bob was an elder in the Community of Christ Church for many years. His enjoyed raising goats and chickens, gardening, travelling, singing, acting, camping and boating, and attending the activities and sporting events of his children and grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife of the home; son, Patrick Lowe of Edgerton; daughter, Robbyn (Jeff) Van Horn of Baldwin City; daughter, Tamara (Jeff) Canterbury of Baldwin City; brothers, Larry (Judy) Lowe of Sawuache, CO; Ronnie Lowe of Olathe; Dannie (Carmelle) Lowe of Edgerton; sisters, Margaret (Bill) Brumbaugh of Olathe; Suellyn (John) Stone of Belton, MO; Deanna (Kenny) Dornes of Waverly; Cheryl (Ron) Swisher of Salem, OR; Gina Hill of Lawrence; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Bill, Jimmy and David.