Robert Messamore

Robert Gerald “Jerry” Messamore, 90, of Colby, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Brookdale Rosehill, in Shawnee, KS. He was born on May 10, 1926 to James and Genevieve (Wheaton) Messamore in Colby. He served in the United States Army in the European Theatre from 1944 to 1946. He received the Bronze Star, the ETO Medal with two battle stars and the Combat Infantry Badge. He married Florene J. Bixenman Williams on January 7, 1965. A lifelong resident of Colby, he was a member of the Colby American Legion and V.F.W. Jerry was a builder and bricklayer, and later was a real-estate broker.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; sisters, Doris and Joyce and brother Kenneth.

He is survived by wife, Florene; children, Mriana Williams, Rebecca (Brad) Belanger, Mischele Williams and Dr. Darrell "Pete" (Barbara) Williams; brother Bill Messamore; Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, who have been the "Light of his life" and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-8:00pm on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with a vigil service at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be 10:00am on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the VFW and the Colby American Legion in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby KS 67701. Information or condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com