Robert Bixenman

Robert J. “Bob” Bixenman, 91, of Colby, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his home. He was born April 22, 1922 to Peter and Lucy (Nordman) Bixenman in rural Thomas County. He graduated from Menlo High School and then joined the United States Army. He married Mary Helen Sims on May 7, 1946. He was a farmer and a horseman. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish and the American Legion.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leroy; two sisters Shirley Hemstrom and Patricia Hafer.

He is survived by his wife Mary Helen; two sons, Louis, Santa Fe, NM and Daniel Bixenman, Colby; two daughters, Pauline (Elmer) Maurath, Oakley and Maureen Bixenman, Santa Fe, NM; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva Cooper, Colby and Florene(Jerry) Messamore, Colby.

Visitation will be 3 – 6:30pm on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with a vigil service starting at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be 10:30am on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic School both of Colby in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391 Colby, KS, 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com