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Robert " Bob" Colhouer
Mercer Funeral Home in Holton
Holton , KS

Robert W. “Bob” Colhouer, 60, of Holton, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Vintage Park in Holton.

He was born April 21, 1955 in San Diego, CA the son of Ivan and Evelyn (Bontrager) Colhouer.  He graduated from Holton High School in 1973 and later attended Washburn and Butler Junior Colleges.  In high school he earned his Eagle Scout Award.

Bob had lived most of his life in the Holton community. He worked in concrete construction and later as a heavy equipment operator. Most recently he worked for Ohlsen Construction in Netawaka.

He was baptized and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holton.

 Bob married LuAnn Currie, they were later divorced. He married Rebecca Oaks, they were later divorced.

Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Colhouer of Holton; twin sons, Dalton Colhouer of Lawrence and Dakota Colhouer of Hays; a daughter, Makayla Colhouer of the home; a sister, Kelly Brock (Clint) of Holton; a niece, Nikki Rinkes (Justin) of Holton and a nephew, Jared Brock (Annie) of Holton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the Colhouer Children’s Education Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.