Robert Allen "Bob" Seefeldt, 70, died Jan. 10, 2017, at his home in Pretty Prairie. He was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, the son of Robert Winton and Donna Faye (Hatcher) Seefeldt.
He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Hutchinson Community College in 1970, and Wichita State University in 1972. Robert owned and operated Prairie Millwright Company in Pretty Prairie. He served in the United States Army and the Air National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, Chisholm Trail Antique Gun Club, and Single Action Shooting Society.
On April 5, 1969, Robert married Chris M. Hayman in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: children, Wendy Brown and husband David of Haven, and Gillian Ledbetter of Buhler; grandchildren, Allison McMurry of Haven, Baylie Rayl of Wichita, Brittany Rayl of Wichita, Emily Ledbetter of Buhler, Evan Ledbetter of Buhler, and David Robert Brown and wife Chelsey of Joplin, Mo.; mother, Donna Seefeldt Blevins of Hutchinson; sisters, Julie Smith of Maize, and Cathy Lawrence of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by: his father; stepmother, Margaret Seefeldt; stepfather, Ken Blevins; and sister-in-law, Brenda Clarke.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Union Valley Bible Church, 1916 E. 30th, Hutchinson, with Pastor Steve Hodgson presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Pretty Prairie Fire Department and EMS or Junior Golf Program at The Links Golf Course in Pretty Prairie, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.