5/27/1944 – 3/20/2025
Lawrence
Robert E. “Bob” Davis, 80, Lawrence died March 20, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence. The family will have a private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.
Bob was born on May 27, 1944, in Iola, Kansas the son of Lester and Vera (Reinfeld) Davis. They preceded him in death as did a younger brother, Jim.
Bob grew up in Independence and Manhattan, Kansas before moving to Topeka, where he graduated from Topeka West High School and Washburn University. Bob also served in the Kansas National Guard.
He was a sports broadcaster best known for his work with Fort Hays State University, the University of Kansas, and the Kansas City Royals.
Bob married Linda Michaelis on June 12, 1971, in Russell, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2025.
Survivors include his son, Steven and wife, Katie Davis of Overland Park, Kansas and four grandchildren, Landon, William, Amelia and Hattie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Bob’s name to the Landon Center on Aging (via KU Endowment) or the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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