Bobby Lee Megli, 88, of Hutchinson, died March 26, 2015, at Asbury Park Assisted Living Facility, Newton, Kan. He was born Dec. 7, 1926, in rural Woodson County, Kan., to William and Katie (Schwalm) Megli, the last of 12 children.

He was a career Non Commission Officer in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1975. Bob also served in the United States Navy. Upon retiring from the service, he was a quality control inspector for Consolidated Manufacturing, Incorporated. Bobby was a member of the American Legion Lyle Rischel Post #68, the V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post # 1361, the NCOA, and the BPOE #453.

Survivors include: many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Worthy, Reuben, Harvey, Willie, Dwight, Ernest, and Joseph Megli; and sisters, Opal Griffith, Lydia Cheever, Eva Williams, and Betty Nelson.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Chaplain Bill Eichelberger presiding. Friends may sign the book Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepard Hospice or to the Reno County Headstart Program, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501