Bobbie Lee Graham, 83, of WaKeeney KS, passed away August 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a long journey with cancer. He was born February 6, 1936 in Vinton, Iowa to Joseph and Lettie Larson (Lint) Graham. He attended Vinton Grade School and High School. Later he joined the National Guard in 1953 and the US Navy in 1955. Bob also attended Barber School in Oklahoma City, Auctioneering School in Kansas City, and The Law Enforcement Academy in Hutchinson, KS.

Bob married Vera Shieb and together they had 3 daughters, Lettie, Ginger, and Debbie. He later met JoAnn Kloefkorn and together they had Patsy and Rickey. Bob married Judith Ann Fabrizius on Oct 29, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church in Trego Center-WaKeeney, KS. Together they had Jeff, Jeana, and Joe, and were blessed with 57 years of marriage before his passing.

Bob had various jobs throughout his life and was a man of many trades. In his early years he was a roofer, welder, barber, service station owner, auctioneer, truck driver, and car salesman. He worked in the oil fields for many years and law enforcement for 20 years in several towns, but retiring as Chief of Police in Downs, KS in 1994. After his retirement, he moved to WaKeeney where he continued to keep himself busy by helping family and friends with farm work.

Bob had a one of a kind sense of humor, and loved sharing stories of his shenanigans to his grandkids and friends. Anyone who knew Bob probably has a “Bob Graham” memory/story that would bring a smile to your face. Bob always enjoyed playing games with his family, particularly Booray, dominoes, and other card games.

Bob is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Lettie Neary, Cedar City, UT, Ginger Graham, Winfield, KS, Debbie (Jim) Phillips, Winfield, KS, Rickey (Cathy) Graham Yukon, OK, Jeff (Dot) Graham, Wakeeney, KS, Jeana (Kirk) Sullivan, Shawnee, KS, Joe (Lisa) Graham, Wakeeney, KS; 27 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brother John (Mamie) Graham, Haven Ks; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents,Joseph and Lettie, brothers Elzo, Ernest, and Charles Lint, sister Neta (Lint) Comley, and infant daughter Patsy.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, Trego Center-WaKeeney. Visitation and viewing will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Services, Inc., or Zion Lutheran Church. Donations made payable to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.