Robert Lee Marrs

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Robert Lee Marrs passed away Thursday, July 6, 1995 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Wichita. He was 84 years of age. Bob, as he was known, was born April 18, 1911 at Howard to William and Evelyn (Whitmore) Marrs. He attended Elk County schools and graduated from Howard High School in 1929.

Bob attended school and played football at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. and the University of Kansas in Lawrence. In 1931 he returned to operate the family farm near Howard, until entering the United States Army during World War II.

On October 31 1942 he married Dorthy Leon Blizard in Texas and to this union was born a son, Robert. After the war, Bob returned to Elk County and continued to operate the family farm until his death. He enjoyed operating his farm, and especially working with his cattle.

Bob served as a 4-H leader for several years, and was past commander of Carter-Rader American Legion Post #149 at Howard. He also served for many years as township trustee of Howard Township, and was a long time member of the Howard United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Dorthy of Howard, a son Robert Marrs of Cedar Rapids, IA., a sister Harriet Topliff of Esbon and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Monday, July 10, 1995 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Cooper officiating. Mrs. Betty Russell was the organist with the Howard United Methodist Church Choir singing ?How Great Thou Art.? The casket bearers were Mike Bellar, Jerry Harrod, Gary Hebb, Wayne Keast, Robert Vinette, and Gene, Walter. Military graveside services were conducted by Carter-Rader Post #149 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left at the funral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

Robert married Dorthy Leon Blizard on 31 Oct 1942. Dorthy (daughter of Frank Melvin Blizard and Martha L Kill) was born in Abt. 1912 in Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]