Robert "Bob" Eugene Hurd, Sr., 78, of Denison, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.
He was born May 23, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mary Katherine (Harris) Hurd, Jr. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. After graduation, he went to Pittsburg State University. He was drafted into the Army in July of 1966.
Bob was employed by Topeka Electric Motor Repair for 48 years as an Electrical Motor Technician.
He was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, of Topeka.
In his spare time, Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles, shooting guns, enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He would tinker on different projects and remodeled the home twice to make Lauretta happy. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and siblings. He liked watching old western TV shows such as Gun Smoke, M.A.S.H, Rifleman and Bonanza. He enjoyed listening to old country music by Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. He was a true Cowboy at heart.
Robert married Lauretta Mae Jagels on June 9, 1963 in Hepler, Kansas. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2007. Survivors include his children, Robert (Robin) E. Hurd, Jr., Nicole (Justin) Holt and Shawn (Carrie) E. Hurd; grandchildren, Sierra, Alexander and Amy; siblings, James Hurd, Sharon Zibell, Charles W. Hurd, III, Susan Philbrick, Sheila Compton and Sandy Halloran. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob's family will greet friends on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, Kansas. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Interment will follow at Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church 4211 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66617.
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