LYNDON, Kan. – Robert Lee Kline Sr., 70, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at his son’s home near Lyndon, Kan. He was born Aug. 12, 1953, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Robert and Joyce (Caudle) Lemon. He had been adopted and raised by Walter Scott Kline.
Robert was raised in Topeka, but had lived in Kansas City, and Vassar, Kan., for several years before moving back to Topeka.
Robert had worked in the heating and cooling trade for most of his years. He worked for Henson’s Home Comfort, then owned and operated Kansas Solar and Electric. He worked in facilities management for several years, was a service technician, and then a painter for Mid-American Painting.
On Nov. 21, 1973, Robert was married to Vickie Anderson. They later divorced.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert is survived by his six children, Robert (Lynn) Kline Jr., of Lyndon, Clifton Kline, Topeka, Angela (Brandon) Smith, Lyndon, Robin (Bill) McKinnon, Lyndon, Joel (Anna) Kline, Littleton, Colo., and Briana Kline, Lawrence, Kan.; three brothers, Charles Kline, Kansas City, Kan., Mark (Elaine) Henson, of Ohio, and Allen (Leta) Henson, Cameron, Mo.; three sisters, Tina Stice, Pam Henderson, and Bobbie (Terrence) Shreve, all of Lawrence; and 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. Burial will be in Lyndon Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Robert Kline Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
