Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt, 86, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Hill Top House in Bucklin, KS.  Born September 4, 1934, at Larned, KS, he was the son of Eli and Mary (Redger) Schmidt.

Bob was a lifetime resident of Greensburg, KS.  He attended Greensburg Schools and was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was a member of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department.

Bob was the owner/operator of The 54 Club, Supper Club, and Bob's Place, all in Greensburg, KS.  He worked for Scott Brown Auctions for many years and was a janitor for the Greensburg Schools.  He was also a road grader operator, carpenter, and farmer during his life.

He is survived by four children: Jay Schmidt (Jo) of Greensburg, KS, Rex Schmidt (Janie) of Wilmore, KS, Brenda Rayer (Randy) of Goddard, KS, and Tamra Unruh (Terry) of Greensburg, KS; one brother: Allen Schmidt of Haviland, KS; two sisters: Ruth Gingrich of Warren, MI and Jan Ducic (Dick) of Fort Collins, CO; eight grandchildren: Jon Hayes, Cody Hayes (Maggie), Zach Unruh (Katlyn), Casy Unruh (Kelsey), Lacy Kallina (Judd), Andrew Unruh, Rachel Schmidt, and Charity Beall (J.T.); and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson: Shandon Schmidt; and three siblings: Luella, Bea, and Lloyd.

Graveside service is at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Fairview Cemetery in Greensburg, KS, with John Hamm presiding.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Greensburg Fire Department in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.