Robert "Bob" Fraser

January 29, 1951 - February 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” Lewis Fraser, 71, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2022. Bob was born January 29, 1951, in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Genevieve Lorich Fraser. He graduated from Tonawanda High School in New York in 1969, where friends knew him as “Rabbit”. Bob earned a bachelor's degree from Tri-State University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married Barbara Murphy in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on November 7, 1980. Bob spent his career working in the restaurant industry, his most recent position was general manager at Carlos O’Kelley’s in Topeka. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, bowling, racquetball, and sports in general. Bob loved being with his family. Bob’s family thanks Jenna, Jill, all his nurses, and all the caregivers from Angels in the Home. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Sheli Fraser, Sonya Stevenson (Brian), Brett Fraser, and Ryne Fraser (Tiffany); grandchildren, Zakary, Jamie, Eden, Heidi, Brylee, Jazlynn, and Ryder; siblings, Lois Bodie (Tom), and Ron Fraser (PJ); sister-in-law, Carol Smith (Mike); many nieces and nephews; and his first wife, Debi. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob will be cremated, and a memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, at Highland Heights Christian Church, 2930 SW Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh KS 66542. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.