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Robert Oakson Obituary
Robert Edward Oakson, 86, Lawrence, KS, died Thursday November 5, 2015 at Windsor Assisted Living, Lawrence.
A memorial visitation will be at 2 pm Saturday November 14, 2015 at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. Private burial will be in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
Robert was born August 4, 1929 in Bethel, KS, the son of Carl and Mildred Rasmussen Oakson. He served in the US Army and had worked as a sales representative for the Lawrence Paper Company. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Street) Oakson, of the home; two sons, Steve Oakson, Overland Park and Tom Oakson, Lawrence; two daughters, Nora Oakson, Ft. Collins, CO and Elaine Raleigh, Baldwin, WI; one brother, Dale Oakson, Topeka; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or to Grace Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.quisenberryfh.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Oakson
Cindy McNicoll
November 15, 2015
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I Have such great memories hanging with your family , rideing & caring for horses ,it was a foundation for my life and I can't thank you enough for the gifts you gave me.. peace be with you all
Laura & John Chaney
November 12, 2015
Hello Oaksons,
We're sorry for your loss, keep your family memories of Bob close, and may our hope for the future help you endure his passing.
Sherry Lee
November 11, 2015
To Tom and Kathy,
We are sorry for the loss of your father and father I law.
Our family has you and your family in our prayers during this sad time.
November 10, 2015
Barbara and Family----Please know that I am thinking of you and sending you my warmest thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that I got to see you and Bob not so long ago. Barbara Winn
Kristen Ericson
November 10, 2015
My thoughts are with you. Sorry for your loss.
November 9, 2015
Steve, Tom, Nora and Elaine,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. The time I spent with your family (and Rudy) are some of my fondest memories of childhood. Much love to you all and your mom. Jo Lynn
marion roberts
November 9, 2015
We miss our wonderful neighbors. Bob and Barbara were such a joy for us. Bob was a wonderful man. We are sorry for this loss to our world.
Ricky Durrant
November 9, 2015
Your family is in our prayers
Doris Bartkoski
November 8, 2015
So sad to hear about Bob's passing.
Cindy (Jellison) Scholander
November 8, 2015
To the Oakson Family...I worked with Bob at Lawrence Paper Co....many good times were had and many memories made...May God keep you all in his loving arms...
November 8, 2015
The Oakson Family:
Bob was a great friend and advisor when I was at Ohse Mests and Hills. We have many good memories of Bob and family. Bob will be missed.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to Barbara and family.
Bill and Millie Zirger
Dave Harrell
November 8, 2015
Steve and Tom,
Sorry for your loss.
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