Robert Raleigh Christian, 91, of Topeka, died October 8, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor.
He was born in Bancroft, Kansas on August 13, 1920 the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from
Goff High School in 1938.
Robert served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World War II in Europe with an infantry company. He was awarded the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, and Combat Infantryman Badge among other citations. Robert was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1650 where he was active in their funeral detail helping with several hundred military graveside services for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wetmore, the Cooties and the Purple Heart Group.
Robert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Mended Hearts and the Compassionate Friends Chapter all of Topeka.
He worked as a Machinist for several businesses and retired in April of 1986 from Adams Business Forms.
Robert married Lola Mae Brammer on August 13, 1940 at Soldier, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1996. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Lana Kay Christian Bruhns on December 10, 1984.
He is survived by a son R. Roger Christian and his wife Sherrie of Rossville, four grandchildren, Ty, Tad, Amy and Shaney; six great grandchildren, Keri, Derek, Brittany, Austin, Sammie and Allie and one great-great grandson Brody.
Robert will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Kansas where military honors will be provided by the Fort Riley Military Detail.
He was born in Bancroft, Kansas on August 13, 1920 the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from
Goff High School in 1938.
Robert served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World War II in Europe with an infantry company. He was awarded the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, and Combat Infantryman Badge among other citations. Robert was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1650 where he was active in their funeral detail helping with several hundred military graveside services for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wetmore, the Cooties and the Purple Heart Group.
Robert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Mended Hearts and the Compassionate Friends Chapter all of Topeka.
He worked as a Machinist for several businesses and retired in April of 1986 from Adams Business Forms.
Robert married Lola Mae Brammer on August 13, 1940 at Soldier, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1996. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Lana Kay Christian Bruhns on December 10, 1984.
He is survived by a son R. Roger Christian and his wife Sherrie of Rossville, four grandchildren, Ty, Tad, Amy and Shaney; six great grandchildren, Keri, Derek, Brittany, Austin, Sammie and Allie and one great-great grandson Brody.
Robert will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Kansas where military honors will be provided by the Fort Riley Military Detail.
Robert Raleigh Christian, 91, of Topeka, died October 8, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor.
He was born in Bancroft, Kansas on August 13, 1920 the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from
Goff High School in 1938.
Robert served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World War II in Europe with an infantry company. He was awarded the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, and Combat Infantryman Badge among other citations. Robert was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1650 where he was active in their funeral detail helping with several hundred military graveside services for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wetmore, the Cooties and the Purple Heart Group.
Robert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Mended Hearts and the Compassionate Friends Chapter all of Topeka.
He worked as a Machinist for several businesses and retired in April of 1986 from Adams Business Forms.
Robert married Lola Mae Brammer on August 13, 1940 at Soldier, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1996. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Lana Kay Christian Bruhns on December 10, 1984.
He is survived by a son R. Roger Christian and his wife Sherrie of Rossville, four grandchildren, Ty, Tad, Amy and Shaney; six great grandchildren, Keri, Derek, Brittany, Austin, Sammie and Allie and one great-great grandson Brody.
Robert will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Kansas where military honors will be provided by the Fort Riley Military Detail.
He was born in Bancroft, Kansas on August 13, 1920 the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from
Goff High School in 1938.
Robert served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World War II in Europe with an infantry company. He was awarded the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, and Combat Infantryman Badge among other citations. Robert was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1650 where he was active in their funeral detail helping with several hundred military graveside services for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wetmore, the Cooties and the Purple Heart Group.
Robert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Mended Hearts and the Compassionate Friends Chapter all of Topeka.
He worked as a Machinist for several businesses and retired in April of 1986 from Adams Business Forms.
Robert married Lola Mae Brammer on August 13, 1940 at Soldier, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1996. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Lana Kay Christian Bruhns on December 10, 1984.
He is survived by a son R. Roger Christian and his wife Sherrie of Rossville, four grandchildren, Ty, Tad, Amy and Shaney; six great grandchildren, Keri, Derek, Brittany, Austin, Sammie and Allie and one great-great grandson Brody.
Robert will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Kansas where military honors will be provided by the Fort Riley Military Detail.
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