Robert B. Baldwin

December 4, 1945 ~ May 14, 2024
Robert B. Baldwin, 78, of Wichita, KS, passed away May 14, 2024. He was born on December 4,1945, in Attleboro, MA, to Robert H. and Muriel V. (Beaulieu) Baldwin. He graduated from North Attleboro High School in 1963 and through an accelerated program obtained a finance degree from Babson College in 1966. He then enlisted to serve his country as an Artillery Lieutenant in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kenney) Baldwin; a daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Whalen, grandsons, Ryan and Sean all of Colorado Springs; and a son, Matthew R. Baldwin of Wichita. He is also survived by a brother, Bradford L Baldwin, of N. Falmouth, MA. Preceding him in death are his parents and sisters, Deborah (Baldwin) Hamilton and Bonnie S. Baldwin.
Robert managed Baldwin’s Office Supply and Furniture in North Attleboro prior to opening Best Office Machine in N. Attleboro and later Wichita, KS. He was active in various military and professional organizations, town government, VFW, Elks, and his church. He enjoyed camping, traveling, being with friends, family and rescuing and caring for numerous pet cats.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita KS 67219 or the North Attleboro Animal Shelter, 43 South Washington St., N Attleboro, MA 02760.
A memorial service will be held on June 5, 2024, 2:00 pm at University Congregational Church, 9209 East 29th Street N, Wichita, KS. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, Vietnam. Lieutenant.
Bob and I served together at LZ Crunch, Minh Long, Vietnam in 1968-69.
We were both 1st Lieutenants at the time. Bob was my closest friend.
He was always calm and collected, even during the most stressful situations one can imagine. Though we never reunited, I’ve thought of him often over the years.
I’m sorry you never got a chance to reconnect. His Vietnamese Veterans Association was important to Bob