Robert M. Bob Sapp, 81, of Topeka, died on February 10, 2016 at the Rossville Rehabilitation and Health Center.
He was born in Camdenton, Missouri on June 5, 1934 the son of Walter H. and Pauline (McDaniel) Sapp. He was a member of the American Legion Post #400, Moose Lodge, and the Masonic Lodge in Springdale, Arkansas. He enjoyed boating, spending time in the Ozarks, playing golf, dancing and playing poker with his buddies. He will be most remembered for his jokes and as a prankster. Bob was a Territory Sales Representative in Sales and Manufacturing. He also owned and operated the W. F. Leonard Company and the House of Draperies. He was a talented drapery installer.
He married Patricia Smith in Lawrence, Kansas on February 5, 1953. She predeceased him on August 15, 1995. He was also preceded in death by all his siblings, Bijou, Jerry, Lilly Lou, Bill and John. Survivors include his two daughters, Terry Cartwright and Cindy Baird of Topeka, two grandsons, Paul and Andrew Baird, and great grandchildren, Gavin, Zane, Teagan and Liam Baird.
Bob will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. A celebration of his life will follow at 2:00 p.m. Private burial will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or to the Rossville Rehab and Health Center, and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Bob s daughters would like to thank all the staff of the Rossville Rehab and Health Center and Midland Hospice Care for the loving care given to him these past few years. Online condolences and fond memories may be made at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Robert M. Bob Sapp
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