Robert Gayle Bob Leverich
March 12, 2020
Robert Gayle “Bob” Leverich, 76, Retired Finance Director for BTI, Inc., died Thursday, March 12, 2020. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at East Heights United Methodist Church. Graveside Service will follow at 3:30 pm, at Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, KS. Bob graduated in 1961 from Pittsburg High School and in 1966 from Pittsburg State University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bob was previously a music teacher at schools in Minneola, Jetmore, and Bucklin, KS. He worked for over 30 years for Bucklin Tractor & Implement as a parts and finance manager. In his spare time, Robert enjoyed bowling and fishing. He was the past Master of Grandview Masonic Lodge #376, a former member of St. Bernard Lodge in Dodge City, and a current Member of Pyramid Masonic Lodge in Wichita. Bob was actively involved in the Lions Clubs in Bucklin, KS and Andover, KS, as well as being an active bicyclist who completed “Bike Across America” three times. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Leverich; mother, Lillian Starr. Survived by his wife, Bobbie Kay Leverich; daughter, Jennifer (Keith) Baker of Ashland, KS; son, Mike (Brenda) Leverich of Wellington; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with: East Heights United Methodist Church Music Department, 4407 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67218.
From the family of Bob Leverich:
Family and Friends ❤️
We are so very blessed with the outpouring of love for my Dad. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we are going to proceed with my Dads funeral visitation this evening and funeral tomorrow and offer a Livestream alternative. The sanctuary of his church is very large and people that are comfortable to attend will be able to use social distancing within the church. To respect the directives of not traveling at this time, we can meet the needs of the majority of you in offering tomorrows services Livestream for all to participate in the celebration of his life in the comfort and safety of your own home. Dads service will begin at 11 AM. You can watch it Livestream two different ways. You can go to the East Heights Methodist Church Facebook page at East Heights UMC OR you can go directly to their website at https://www.ehumc.org and they will be posting the link there on the page directly in the morning. If anything goes wrong technically, they will record the service and we will post it to their YouTube channel later in the day. Dad would certainly get a kick out of these alternate arrangements, but would certainly want all of you to feel safe and comfortable as we celebrate his life. Again, we send you all our love and thank you for joining us in celebrating the amazing man I call my Dad!
In Gods Love and Blessings to you all!
Jennifer Leverich Baker
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My sincere condolences to the family. I first met Bob at Bucklin Coffee Club. He had an infectious smile, and I will treasure the laughter we shared over a cup of coffee.
So sorry to hear this news. Bob and I were such good friends in high school. Sharing band and choir classes and lots of good memories. I hadn’t seen him in many years but will still miss his facebook posts.
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I will never forget him singing How Great Thou Art at my dad’s funeral. Now he’s singing with the angels. ❤️
Keeping the family in our prayers
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Pat and Betsy (Kneebone) Foster
Bob was always Bobby Gale to me. He was very important to me and to everyone who knew him. He played a mean trumpet and sang like an angel. You taught me many fun things when I was in jr.high. My live to you , to Bobbie, Mike, And Jennifer. Love always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
My father enjoyed visiting with Mr. Leverich when he taught music at Minneola and during his trips to BTI in Bucklin. My father, as did Mr. Leverich, loved to play the trumpet. Mr. Leverich’s family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation
So sorry, such good memories from Minneola
My prayers to Bobbi and your daughter and son at this difficult time of loss. Bob was a great man. A superb musician whom I had the privilege of sitting next to in church choir. His thoughts kept me going during difficult times of losing my mom and raising my kids. His laugh was contagious, and his smile always present. His knowledge of music was plentiful. He was a joy to know and it’s been my pleasure to call him my friend!
Such a special person. So very sorry for your loss, Jennifer!!! Much love to you, your mom and entire family! He will be missed by many, many people! ❤️ ❤️
Rest In Peace Brother
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.