Robert Duane “Bob” Arnold, 73, of Circleville, KS, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Onaga Hospital (Community Healthcare System). He was born October 30, 1948 in Holton, KS, the son of Wendal Clarence Arnold and Thelma “Maxine” (Wilkerson) Lewis.

Bob graduated from Circleville High School in 1966. He worked for the State of Kansas in the Maintenance Dept., Bill Gray Construction, HLX Trucking in Holton and Thompson Implement-John Deere also in Holton. He retired in 2003 from Goodyear Tire Company.

He was a member of Circleville Christian Church and charter member of Circleville Saddle Club.

Bob married Laura “Jeannie” Butler on April 5, 1970 in Circleville, KS. They celebrated over 51 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannie of the home; his mother, Maxine Lewis of Holton, KS; daughter, Lori Burdick of Circleville, KS; granddaughter, Bailey Burdick of Circleville, KS; brother, Merlin L. Arnold (Judy) of Holton, KS; 2 half- brothers, Tom Arnold (Ann) of Topeka, KS and Tim Arnold of Belton, MO and 3 half-sisters, Sue Bayless (Darrell) of Topeka, KS, Judy Menge (Joe) of Peculiar, MO and Jody Wilson (Rick) of Raymore, MO.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Wendal Arnold; a son, Randy Robert Arnold on June 19, 2002; granddaughter, Afton Burdick on February 17, 2017; infant brother, Randy Arnold; brother, Ricky J. Arnold and step-father, Bob Lewis.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Circleville Cemetery. Family will greet friends 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials may be given to the Circleville Christian Church 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.