Robert Lee Hull

Robert Lee “Bob” Hull, age 87, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Windsor Place in Iola, Kansas. He was born on Tuesday, October 2, 1923, in Ottawa Township, Kansas, the son of Elmer Andrew and Esther Estella (Gilliland) Hull. He was a resident of Ottawa most of his life. Bob graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1941, and attended Trinidad (Colorado) Junior College. Upon his return from the war, he was first employed at the former Wassmer's Men’s Wear, and then for several years at Suffron's Glass, both of Ottawa. He then was hired by Ottawa University, retiring as Director of Environmental Services in 1985, after twenty-two years of service. During his tenure at O.U., he oversaw many facility additions and enhancements, obtained his General Contractor license, and took responsibility for the construction of the athletic building, completing it ahead of time and under cost. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He continued his military service in the Kansas Army National guard, retiring as a Sergeant E9. Bob was baptized by Rev. John J. Ross at the age of twelve in the Marais des Cygnes River. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, both of Ottawa, and former member and Past President of the Ottawa Club of Kiwanis International. On Sunday, January 12, 1947, Bob was united in marriage with Bonnie Leola Lawson at Ottawa, Kansas. She survives of their home. He is survived by his: Wife-Bonnie Hull of the home; Son-Richard Hull and his wife, Lana, of Cabo, Mexico; Son-Bob Hull and his wife, Abby, of Ottawa, Kansas; Daughter-Barbie Daugharthy and her husband, Jim, of Iola, Kansas; Daughter-Jeanne Meyer and her husband, Jim, of Niles, Michigan; Sister-Naomi Miller and her husband, Roy, of Russell, Kansas; Eleven-Grandchildren; Seventeen Gt.Grandchildren and several Nieces & Nephews. He is preceded in death by his: Parents-Elmer A. & Esther Hull; Brother-Eddie Hull; Brother-Charles Hull and Brother-David Hull. SERVICES: Memorial funeral services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011. IN STATE: Cremation has occurred. CEMETERY: Private inurnment services will be held at a later date. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions to Hull Wellness Center for Maintenance or Westminster Presbyterian Church, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.