Robert “Bob” Mercer

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Mercer, Robert “Bob”, 71, Coleman Co. industrial engineer for 33 years, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Visitation with the family will be 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Service 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, at Central Christian Church where he and his wife were members for 46 years. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Maxine Mercer. Survived by wife, Norma (Riley) Mercer; honorary children, Scott Davis (Donna) of Rose Hill, KS and Kim Sullivan (Dan) of Bel Aire, KS; uncle, Richard Mercer (Sherill) of Lawrence, KS; aunts, Mary Jo Powers of Winfield, KS and Betty Lou Doherty of Mission, KS;4 honorary grandchildren; 5 honorary great-grandchildren and numerous cousins. Bob was an avid golfer and a fan of WSU and Music Theater. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Central Christian Church, bout Time Fund, 2900 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS, 67226. Visitation with the family will be 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at Downing Lahey Mortuary East.

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  1. I am Nancy (Hamburg) Colwell in Wellington and just read of Bob’s passing. I’m sure you don’t know me, but my family knew Bob’s parents. We all attended 1st Christian Church here in town and remember them so lovingly. They were very proud of their son and I’m sure he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May God comfort you as only He can in these times. Rev 21:4 Sincerely, Nancy and Paul Colwell

  2. Norma, I was so sorry to see Bob’s obit – a terrible way to re-contact friends. Blessings in the form of very good memories are wished for you at this difficult time.

  3. I just want to tell Norma and the rest of the family how respected and liked Bob was here at Coleman. I worked for Bob at one time in my career and he was a wonderful boss. He will be missed in the hearts of everyone who ever knew him. May God bless and comfort you all. Jane Smart The Coleman Co

  4. We will miss Bob as we always looked forward to seeing he and Norma when we are in Wichita. You could never find a more special couple than those two ! Norma, you are in our thoughts and prayers ! We love you !

  5. I worked with Bob for many years and learned allot from him. He taught me not to make the job my life but to work when I was here and go home. When he retired he was truly missed and is still remembered at work consistently. Your family is my prayers.

  6. I value the time I spent with Bob on the golf course or after when we talked about our just completed round. I also will always remember the word ‘turn’, it will forever have a special place in my vocabulary. God Bless Robert and also his family in this difficult time. Rest in Peace my dear friend.

  7. Bob was a friend from long ago. He and I played football together. I remember his grandather, his father sold me my first car.


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