Robert Gene “Bob” Bottger

Robert Gene “Bob” Bottger, the son of Paul Jensen Bottger and Hazel Lucille (Moore) Bottger, was born November 22, 1935, as a twin in Concordia, Kansas, and passed away on February 23, 2021, at Republic County Hospital-ISB, Belleville, Kan., at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 1 day.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Patricia and infant daughter, Terri Lynn; son, Robert Wayne Cottenmyre; three brothers, Herb, Norman, and Bob’s twin brother, Richard; granddaughter, Raelene Henderson, many cousins, and other family members.
He is survived by his wife, Phillis M. Bottger of Belleville, Kan.; children: Teresa Manus of Jewell, Kan., Mike (Stacie) Cottenmyre of Belleville, Kan., Barry Bottger of Belleville, Kan., Karen (Shawn) Woolsey of Belleville, Kan., Yvonne Cottenmyre of Belleville, Kan., and Jennifer Rolle of Lutz, Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Kan., with details to be announced later.
Inurnment will follow at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Kan.
Memorials are suggested to the Meadowlark Hospice or Republic County Hospital-ISB and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th St, Belleville, Kansas, is in charge of the arrangements.