In Memory Of
Robert Edwin Finley Sr
1937
2021
Robert Edwin Finley Sr
June 4, 1937 — August 26, 2021
Robert Edwin (Bob) Finley Sr, 84, of Topeka, passed away August 26, 2021. Bob was born June 4, 1937 in Topeka a son of James Finley and Gertrude (Hall) Finley
Survivors include sons, Robert Finley Jr. and Michael Finley, daughters Patty Paulsen (Rusty) and Penny Finley-Weckwerth (Randy); Brother James Finley and sisters Irene Morris and Kathleen Poole; grandsons and many great grandchildren; step-daughters Theresa Criswell, Vicki Casto and Sherri Jones and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlsia Finley and step-daughter Pamela Mounkes.
Bob graduated from Highland Park High School and proudly served in the United Stated Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. He was a radio technician within the air anti-submarine squadron thirty. He was honored to have served in the Navy and often talked of his military experiences. Bob worked many years for TRW and IBM then became self-employed owning the County Brass and B&C contractor. Bob enjoyed visiting with family and friends, working in his garden, barbequing and watching NASCAR races.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. The family will go in formal procession to Zion Cemetery in Tecumseh, Kansas for a graveside service with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604
To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.
Survivors include sons, Robert Finley Jr. and Michael Finley, daughters Patty Paulsen (Rusty) and Penny Finley-Weckwerth (Randy); Brother James Finley and sisters Irene Morris and Kathleen Poole; grandsons and many great grandchildren; step-daughters Theresa Criswell, Vicki Casto and Sherri Jones and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlsia Finley and step-daughter Pamela Mounkes.
Bob graduated from Highland Park High School and proudly served in the United Stated Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. He was a radio technician within the air anti-submarine squadron thirty. He was honored to have served in the Navy and often talked of his military experiences. Bob worked many years for TRW and IBM then became self-employed owning the County Brass and B&C contractor. Bob enjoyed visiting with family and friends, working in his garden, barbequing and watching NASCAR races.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. The family will go in formal procession to Zion Cemetery in Tecumseh, Kansas for a graveside service with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604
To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Edwin Finley Sr, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, September 3, 2021
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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