The family suggest memorial contributions to Clinton Senior Center Meals on Wheels or Urich American Legion and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Bob Kedigh passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2020 after 96 years of life. He was born on October 3, 1923 on a farm in White Oak Township outside of Urich, Missouri and graduated from Urich High School in 1941. During his first year of college at Warrensburg, he was inducted into the United States Army. He served with the 81st Quartermaster Depot Company in Hawaii and Iwo Jima during World War II.
Bob met Doris (Barth), his future wife, in high school; and they married on May 22, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children – Nancy Charlene, Karen Sue, and Dayne Ray.
Bob worked as a carpenter for J.C. Nichols for 25 years, then for Phillips Construction, and finally independently well into his 80s.
Bob enjoyed playing golf and last played with family members on his 90th birthday when he drove the green on a par-three hole. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards.
Bob is survived by his daughters -- Charlene (Forrest) Bishop of Clinton and Karen (Sam) Bradshaw of Lee’s Summit and one son – Dayne (Kathy) Kedigh of Nevada as well as seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
