Obituary
Robert D. Minor
March 4, 1929 – February 7, 2025
Robert D. Minor, age 95, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Warrensburg, Missouri on March 4, 1929 to Paul and Grace Minor. On June 18, 1988 he married his beloved wife, Roberta, sharing 36 years of happiness together. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bob was a dedicated salesman in the office supply industry for 50 years. Thirty-seven of those years he worked for Smead Manufacturing Company of Hastings, MN. He made lifelong friends traveling Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. He was honored to be named for one year the manufacturer’s representative for the National Office Products Association. Bob proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Latimer during the Korean Conflict. Bob was an avid fisherman. In 1977 he became of member of the Independence Bass Master Club. He also enjoyed fishing in Florida, Canada, and fly fishing in Montana. Bob was also an avid quail and pheasant hunter. He enjoyed working with his dogs and the camaraderie of hunting with his family and friends. More than anything Bob loved his horses. In the early years he and his family showed in the Golden Circle Saddle Club in Lee’s Summit, the American Royal, and other American Quarter Horse Association shows. He was proud of having a grand champion mare, Hand Down Foxy Lady. As a 40 year member of Hillcrest Country Club Bob cherished all those years in playing golf with his buddies. For 58 years as being a loyal Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holder, through their ups and downs, Bob cheered the Chiefs on to victory. Bob was a devote Christian and a member of Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Grace Minor, his daughter, Kyle Minor, his brother, Raymond Minor and his sister, Juanita Holcomb. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Roberta, his sister, Judy Feldman (Harry), his son, Wade Minor (Margee), his grandchildren, Brandon Minor (Angie), Nicki Minor, Ashley Walker (Ryan), Mackenzie May (Travis), and his great grandchildren, Shane Minor, Blake Minor, Grae Walker, Roman Walker, Crosby May, Isla May, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family invites you to join them for his service on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10:00am-11:00am at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00am. The burial with military services will follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens in Lee’s Summit.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church or to KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 3012, Kansas City, KS 66160 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Online contributions may be made at www.kuendowment.org/give. Please indicate that the donations are for the “Robert D. Minor Memorial.”
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Roberta
I hope you will cherish your many memories married to such an active, much loved guy.
Roberta, it is with a lot of sadness that I receive this news. Bob was a mentor to me as you know. He trained me in the ways of Smead and guided me when I ventured off the track. I thought of Bob often and so enjoyed seeing him at our celebration of those that had retired from working for Smead. He will truly be missed.
Darrell Denny
I knew Bob as a hardworking, knowledgeable, considerate, loyal salesperson. I also knew Bob as a friend and fishing buddy. Never a dull moment fishing with Bob. If the fish weren’t biting Bob didn’t rest until he found something they liked.
I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Bobs family that he talked about proudly but I’m sure that with Bob as their mentor their good people and will miss him and help you in the coming years.
Roberta, while I can feel the sorrow of your loss, I know you have countless memories that will shore you up and give you the strength to make it through these difficult times.
David & Maureen Fasbender
I grew up in the office products industry and my father introduced me to Bob when I was just 16 years old. I thought the world of Bob and loved his work ethic. Roberta my thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m sorry I can’t make the funeral.
Roberta:
Jackie and I were saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, loved a great story, and a real gentleman. I am grateful for his friendship.
Roberta,
We were sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. You were blessed to have many good years and happy times together. We’re glad Bob got to see the Chiefs become awesome again! God bless you.
Roger and Susan Netsch
Bob was a fine and honorable man and a great father. I was blessed to be his friend and we shared many days in the field or on the water. We spent many days and nights together on the property we shared. He was always looking how to improve and drove us both tirelessly. He shared his wisdom and I benefitted by learning from him. I will miss Bob but he is with his Savior and at peace.
We are sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. We never knew anyone who had as many friends or who deserved them more. We will always remember Bob and feel very fortunate to have called him a friend.
Roberta, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.