Robert Sobba

Robert L. Sobba, age 93, died late Sunday evening, April 12, 2015, at the Minneola District Hospital, Minneola, Kansas.

He was born December 1, 1921, in rural Fowler, Kansas, the son of Christopher and Ruth (Ralston) Sobba. As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1940. In 1942, he joined the United States Army, serving until 1945. After his discharge, he returned to rural Fowler and began his career in farming.

He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the American Legion, both of Fowler. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

On July 12, 1942, he married Lula Belle Reese at Fowler. She precedes him in death on June 5, 2011.

He is survived by:

His children, Robert Sobba and wife Cheryl of Caldwell, Idaho

Mike Sobba and wife Mary Jo of Rose Hill, Kansas

Aleta Sobba of Wichita, Kansas

Kelly Oberlechner of Red Cloud, Nebraska

Penny Sobba of Fowler, Kansas

Tammy Dorman and husband Walter of Aztec, New Mexico

A brother, Raymond Sobba of Eugene, Oregon

Ten grandchildren Eight great-grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; a son, James R. Sobba; three brothers, Irvin, John, and Walter Sobba; and a sister, Sister Mary Mildred.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Fowler. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

In lieu of flowers the family would welcome memorials to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com