Dighton- Robert (Bob) L. Scheib, 94, died on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Lane County Hospital, Dighton. He was born on December 23, 1929 at Coldwater, KS the son of Walter and Wilma (Speed) Scheib. He married Aloah J Lampe on August 16, 1956 at Clayton, NM.
Bob served in the United States Army, in Germany, for 2 years as a mechanic and after his discharge he moved to St. John, KS and later to Dighton to start his farming career. He also worked several years as a mechanic at Star Garage in Dighton. He enjoyed farming, hunting, going to auctions and garage sales, attending his children and grandchildren’s activities, loved all his animals on the farm and was an avid Royals fan. He also enjoyed his time serving as a board member for Lane-Scott Electric, was a lifetime member of American Legion Post # 190 and VFW of Dighton and served many years on the American Legion Honor Guard. He just received recognition for being an American Legion member for 70 years.
He is survived by his Daughter- Joyce & Eldon Hall of Dighton, Sons- W Wayne Scheib of Holcomb, Roger & Sheila Scheib of Liberal and Robert and Keva Scheib of Emporia, 9 Grandchildren and 27 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his Wife- Aloah J (Lampe) Scheib, Parents- Walter and Wilma (Speed) Scheib, Sister- Genevieve Lutz-Hoskins (Scheib) and Grandson- Daniel Wayne Scheib.
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday at the United Methodist Church with Rev A G Turner officiating. The service will be on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post # 190 Honor Guard and First Infantry Division at Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to the Dighton United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com