Robert “Bob” Mitchell Belcher, 99, Paola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 555 W. Main Street, Gardner, Kansas 66030. Burial with Military Honors at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Olathe, Kansas. Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, Kansas (913) 856-7111. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Bob was born on January 11, 1923 in Greenwood, Missouri to Isaac P. and Delia Alice (Tudor) Belcher.  Bob grew up in Greenwood and graduated from high school. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He married Mary Louise Kurzweil on April 19, 1942 in Paola, Kansas.  Bob was owner and operator in the sales of machine fasteners for many years.  He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church and the Paola VFW. Bob loved to travel and he especially enjoyed camping.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Louise; children: Mary Leisa, Robert Clark and Gary Dean  and brother Phillip Belcher. He is survived by his children: Judith, Larry, Martin, David, Bernie, John and Terrie; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.