Robert "Bob" H. Kissell, 101, of Wellington passed away July 24, 2018 at his family's farm. Bob was born February 21, 1917 in Portis, Kansas to Horace and Ada Kissell.
He was a farmer, dairyman, 4-H leader, Gideon, and Farmer's Union President. Bob was a member of the Wellington Community Church for most of his life and a deacon for 13 years.
Bob married Esther L. Hanson on April 7, 1936 in Osborne, Kansas and moved to Colorado in 1937 by covered wagon. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and traveling. Bob's greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Adele Robbs and her husband Norman; two granddaughters, Kathy Ansted, Julie Waters and her husband, Danny Waters; seven great-grandchildren, Kasha Lewis, Aaron Waters, Chris Waters, Andrew Morris, Little Aaron Morris, Kaylee Van Campen, and Lacee Miller; twelve great great-grandchildren, and two siblings, Kenneth Kissell and Connie Peterson.
Preceding Bob in death are his parents, his wife, and seven siblings.
Those who desire may view Bob from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Wellington Community Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Wellington Community Church, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524.