Quick Contact: Excelsior Springs 816-630-3388 Lawson 816-580-7704 Richmond 816-776-2255 Email Us! Sign Guest Book Bobbie Propes Bobbie Eugene Propes, 80 of Lawson, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, Mo. Born March 19, 1928 in Savannah, Mo., he was the son of Herbert "Jack" and Wilma Alice (Rowe) Propes. On April 10, 1954 at the Broadway Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., he was united in marriage to Lillian Marie Kramel, who survives. They celebrated 54 years of marriage this past April. Also surviving are a daughter, Debbie Gatrel and her husband, Gary, Cowgill; one son, David Propes and his wife, Cindy, Kearney; six grandchildren, Josh and Rachel Crawford, and Zach, Brittanie, Courtney and Ariel Propes and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marjorie Byers, and his step-father, Bill Neelands. Mr. Propes was raised in Savannah and graduated from high school there. At age 17 he joined the military, serving in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and later served in the Korean Conflict. In earlier years he worked in the state of Colorado working on high lines and later was depot manager for the Continental Baking Company. He then started his own logging company, owning and operating Central States Walnut Company for 40 years. He retired in 1993 and then operated a farm, raising cattle until his death. Bobbie was a member of the American Legion of Holt and the DAV. He enjoyed raising cattle on his farm, building houses, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holt. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Holt. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will full military honors will be at the Antioch Cemetery at Holt. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the First Baptist Church of Holt or the Holt American Legion. Arrangements under the direction of the Polley Funeral Home of Lawson, Mo. Dear Lil, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can remember our roller skating business and the good times we shared in those days when we were struggling to get a head. Also the days Bob and I shared running the bread routes for Tasty Bread. Again my deepest sympathy. -- Joe Johnson Return to Top Services | Monuments | About Us | Directions | Contact Us | Shared Links | Home