LEON – Robert “Bob” Wendell Flattery, of Leon, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 95. Bob was born on April 3, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to James and Rose (Houser) Flattery. Bob worked hard on his family’s farm during his childhood, especially spending time herding the cows to the Johnnie Mack Bridge. He began working for Boeing, installing fuel cells in the wings of B52 Bombers. Bob then went on to serve his country very proudly during WWII in the Army Air Corps. He enlisted in 1944 after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He completed his basic training in North Carolina and served in France during the war. He was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon and the Army Occupational Medal. In 1947 he met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Sphar. Together Bob and Dorothy had two children, who they loved raising together. He spent a few years working at Coleman and then Beechcraft, and went on to become a surveyor for the Soil Conservation District, retiring from government service in the early 1990’s. When he wasn’t working, defending his country, or spending time with his family, Bob enjoyed gardening and really loved to work on vehicles.

Bob is survived by his wife, Dorothy Flattery; children, Carey (Vincent) McClellan and LuAnne (Mark) Lucas; grandchildren, Candace (Zeb) La-Clef, Christopher McClellan, Adam Orr, and Tobi Delaney; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, James and Rose (Houser) Flattery; and siblings, George (Stella) Flattery, Frank (Laura) Flattery, James (Bernice) Flattery, Helen (Vernon) Hammer, and Iva (Roy) Stills.

Memorial donations in Bob’s name can be directed to the Leon Senior Center. A funeral service will be held on Thursday,

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 10am at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Leon Cemetery. Please sign his online guestbook at www.carl

Please sign his online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com