Robert "Bob" Henderson

Robert "Bob" Henderson, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in 1936 in Harveyville, Kansas, the son of Chet D. and Melva E. (Price) Henderson.

Bob graduated from Harveyville High School in 1954. He was employed by Essex Wire and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company before retiring in 1998.

Bob married Janis K. Hazen in 1958. She survives. Other survivors include children, Debra (Bill) Herrmann of Berryton, Bobbi (Brian) Tichenor of Lawrence, Scott (Amy) Henderson of Berryton, Nick Henderson of Topeka, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his brother, James (Linda) Henderson of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Bob was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Henderson and two grandchildren, Heather Herrmann and Travis Tichenor.

A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the funeral home. Private inurnment will take place in Wilmington Cemetery near Harveyville, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Phoenix Hospice, 2945 SW Wanamaker Dr., Suite B, Topeka, Kansas 66614.

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