A visitation for Robert (Bob) Lee Lemon, 89 Lawrence, will be held from 6:00 pm- 8:00pm on Tuesday June 6th at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, with a memorial service at 6:30 pm. Inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence on Wednesday, June 7th at 11:00 am. Bob passed away on Thursday May 25th, 2023, at LMH surrounded by family.
Bob was born on November 11th 1933, in Topeka, to Charles W. and Frances Perry Lemon. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. He married Joyce Caudle in 1952, had 2 sons, & later divorced. He married Judy Armstrong in 1957, had 3 daughters, & later divorced. He met Jeanie Wheelock, his life partner in 1991.
Bob’s career and passion was law enforcement. He joined the Topeka Police Department in 1962 and in 1967 joined the Lawrence Police Department. He attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA in 1972 and also was one of the first members of the Department of Public Safety in Lawrence. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police in Lawrence; he was their eldest member. He retired in 1987 as sergeant of the force.
Bob was known to all for his kind smile and giving heart. He loved spending time with his family, including getting down on the floor and playing with his great grandkids and beating Jeanie in a friendly game of poker. He enjoyed drinking coffee with his daughters and many of his lifelong friends. Bob had a strong love for all animals. He would feed the deer and birds daily & never left home without dog treats in his pockets in case he made a new fury friend. He also enjoyed watching old westerns, completing puzzles, making yard art, and of course John Wayne. He was also a member of the NRA.
He was survived by his love of 32 years Jeanie Wheelock of the home, 3 daughters; Tina Stice, Pam Henderson, and Bobbie Shreve (Terrence) all of Lawrence, 2 sons Bobby Kline, Topeka, Chuck Kline, Bonner Springs, 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Charles Lemon, Duluth MN, Larry Lemon (Pat), Topeka, KS and many nephews and nieces. He is also survived by Jeanie’s 3 daughters; Jamie Wheelock, Kerri Wilkins (John), Ashley Hornberger, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas Lemon, & son in law Danny Stice.
He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Lawrence Humane Society or donor’s choice in Bob’s memory and sent in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Sending hugs and love to Tina, Bobbie & Pam. I know your hearts are broken. Grateful you have amazing memories of all things family. You are indeed blessed to have had your dad in your life all these years. I have wonderful memories of my teen years spending time with your mom and dad visiting them in Oregon and when they lived for a short time in California. Oh ya..and we all had a memorable trip to Colorado ha ha. Love you. Loved your dad. Aunt Nina
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was my buddy at the auctions. I will miss him. Truly God bless the whole family someday we’ll see him in heaven. I have always wondered if he was still alive because I quit going to the auctions, every time we drove by his place out in the country.
Pam sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Joe & JoEtta Bellinger
Bob, you are the most wonderful man I knew. Your smile, laugh, and positive attitude were always refreshing at the office. Always ready with a funny joke, you have been responsible for feelings of joy and bringing smiles to the faces of so many people in your nearly 90 years of life. To have known you was a blessing, and to have memories of you is priceless. Thank you for loving unconditionally, and never making anyone feel judged. You were and will always be so loved and fondly remembered for the rest of my life.
Tina am so sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers
Thank you dear Uncle for the ways in which you helped me grow! All our love, the Tony Hernandez family
My dad Jim Marshall always gave him cups of free coffee at Earl’s pizza Palace..and I remember him very well .my dad and Bob would set in a booth and talk…about the day or night they had… RIHP.Bob..sending condolences to the family and many friends..
Jeanie, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I miss you and my years in Lawrence. ❤️
Bob was a good man, I’m so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy, Tina, Pam & Bobbie,
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to each of you. He was a terrific man! I just wished there were more like him in the world! May GOD Bless Bob, as well as each of you. May GOD fill your hearts with his ever lasting memories that he has created for all of you.
My heart is sad for the loss of you BOB. I knew you from way back when I was in High School. There was never a time I’d see you that you didn’t have that big smile on your face and a kind word to say. Heaven has truly gained a true Angel when they got you. You will be missed and my heart goes out to the Family. Sending all of you my prayers and love,Rest in Heaven Bob till we see you again!!
My heartfelt sympathies to you Aunt Judy, Tina, Pam and Bobbie Ann my heart breaks for you, I pray that you may find comfort in the love that surrounds you and in your memories. Also my condolences as well to all the rest of our family.
You were always Uncle Bob, we have nothing but tremendous love and fond memories of you. You welcomed our family with that huge smile and big heart to stay days and sometimes weeks into your home…we loved you dearly and will miss you so much!
Deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry tina
Bob was a friend, coffee drinking buddy, work supervisor and an overall great guy!! When came to visit he always had a treat for my dog, Rylee and she knew it, she would meet him at his car!