Robert E. “Bob” Sharp, 90, Humboldt, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Robert Eugene Sharp was born July 20, 1923, in Elsmore. He grew up east of Humboldt and was baptized at the Humboldt Methodist Church in 1924. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1941 and went to the Navy in 1945. Bob married Margaret Drummond in 1948. They lived west of Humboldt and were in the cattle business since 1950. Bob always raised and marketed feeder calves. He attended auctions throughout southeast Kansas and was well known amongst cattle buyers and industry leaders. He was still actively buying calves two weeks ago.
Bob was mayor of Humboldt from 2007 to 2011. Using his ranching management skills he provided vision, leadership, and direction. To increase citizen involvement, growth committees were created which became action teams involving downtown Humboldt, businesses, and housing. Many people have been and continue to be involved in the accomplishments of Humboldt. Some of the initiatives which took place during his administration include new water mains, new sewer lines, city beautification, swimming pool and park renovation, recruitment of a Dollar General store, and Sterling Heights housing. Humboldt created a new subdivision for Sterling Heights, the first new subdivision for Humboldt in decades. His ultimate vision for Humboldt was for the citizens to be proud of their community and be an active part in rebuilding and restoring a vibrant, dynamic community.
Bob was a member of the American Legion in Chanute, Humboldt United Methodist Church, Kansas Livestock Association, and the Kansas State University Steer a Year club.
He is survived by his son Craig and wife Sussie Sharp, Humboldt, daughter Ann and husband Bregg Smith, Denton, Texas, and daughter Jean and husband Clarence Waters, Omaha, Neb. He has six granddaughters, two grandsons, and a grandson-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret in 1992, and by his sister Helen Kraxberger.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Humboldt United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Humboldt United Methodist Church.
Memorials can be made to the Bob Sharp Memorial fund and will go to the Kansas State University Department of Animal Science scholarships.
Memorials may be left with Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola.
Online condolences may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.
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