Robert L. 'Bob' Radcliffe

Robert L. “Bob” Radcliffe, age 80, of rural Overbrook, Kansas, passed away at home with family by his side on Friday, August 21, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Union Cemetery, northwest of Centropolis. Bob was born January 4, 1940, at Olathe, Kansas, the son of Henry and Cecil (Barker) Radcliffe. He grew up in Olathe, graduating from Olathe High School with the class of 1958. In 1976, Bob moved to rural Overbrook. Bob was united in marriage to Janet Simmons on December 12, 1970, at Ottawa, Kansas. They were happily married for nearly 50 years and had two daughters. He was a lifelong farmer-stockman. Bob also worked on and off the farm as a welder, fabricator, fence builder, and many other ag related jobs. Bob was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed taking care of his property, caring for his animals, and feeding birds, especially hummingbirds. Bob always loved being with his family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Cecil Radcliffe, brothers Henry Radcliffe, Jr. and James Radcliffe, and son-in-law, Troy Rogers. Survivors include his wife Janet of the home; two daughters, Susan Rogers of Ottawa, and Julie Radcliffe also of Ottawa; two siblings, Harold ‘Pete’ (Betty) Radcliffe of Pomona, and Wanda Hunt of Olathe; step granddaughter, Kalin Rogers of Jackson, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorial contributions to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.