1932
Robert
2007
Robert Dame
June 23, 1932 — October 13, 2007
Robert Fred Dame of McCook died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 75 years old.
Bob was born June 23, 1932 in Stratton to Fred A. and Ella B. (Parsons) Dame. He attended school through the fourth grade west of Stratton in a country school close to a farm where he and his parents lived at the time. In 1940 the family moved to Stratton where he graduated from Stratton High School in 1950.
He married Veronika Verna L. Sis at St. Johns Catholic Church, rural Atwood, Kansas on June 9, 1953. To this union three sons were born, David, Doug and Roger.
He worked at the CU Libenberger & Co. Lumber Yard and the Fryer Service Station while in Stratton. He worked for the Standard Oil Company in Cambridge in 1954-55.
After moving to McCook in 1957 Bob worked at the Casford Service Station, Stevens 7-Up and the Firestone Store. Bob then worked for Tek Tire Company for 16 years until 1984. Then he worked for Western Tire Company until 1986, when he retired due to Rheumatoid Arthritis. He spent his time working in the garage, gardening, fishing and babysitting for his grandchildren.
Robert was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and the McCook Elks Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Jeremy Dame; his parents-in-law, Charles & Eleanora Sis; two step-brothers, Scott Carlyle and wife Blanche and George Carlyle.
Survivors include: his wife Verna of McCook; three sons, David and wife Cindy, Doug and wife Brenda and Roger and wife Linda Dame all of McCook; eight grandchildren, Chelsey and husband Cody Feeken, Derek Dame, Cody Dame and wife Amanda, Lindsey Dame, Branigan Baumann, Brady Dame, Bryce Dame and Brendon Dame; two great-grandchildren, Brett Fraker and Natalie Dame; a sister-in-law, Gerry Carlyle of Sun City, Arizona; relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial took place Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Rosary took place Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel in McCook. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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