Robert "Bob" Hadsall

Robert L. Hadsall, age 98, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Bob was born on October 3, 1927, in Osawatomie, Kansas, to Clyde and Florence (Buchanan) Hadsall, the eldest of five children. He graduated from Belton High School with the Class of 1945 and proudly served his country, first in the United States Navy and later in the Army. Following his military service, Bob entered the workforce at the Hercules Army Ammunition Plant, where he met the love of his life. The moment he saw Margaret, he knew she was the one, declaring, "I'm going to marry her," and the rest, as they say, was history. Bob and Margaret L. McCall were united in marriage on February 17, 1953, in Richmond, Kansas, and their union was blessed with two daughters. In 1960 they moved to the farm where Margaret was raised, a place they lovingly made their home for the rest of their lives. Bob and Margaret shared 63 devoted years of marriage until her passing in 2021.

Bob's first passion in life was farming, a calling he embraced wholeheartedly throughout his years. He was truly a jack of all trades, working as a welder, mail carrier, carpenter, and electrician, and using his many talents to create cherished pieces for his family, including porcelain dolls, stained glass, and countless handmade items. Bob also had a deep love for photography and spent time working for Wright's in Ottawa. If he set his mind to something, he accomplished it-he was a man capable of doing just about anything. Bob was continually active in the Richmond community, contributing to community building projects, putting on the Richmond dances with Margaret, enjoying square dancing and round dancing in Ottawa, Kansas, and surrounding areas, and acted in Old West reenactments. His dedication, creativity, and service left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Family was everything to Bob. He enjoyed living life to the fullest, and loved making memories.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret Hadsall in 2021; one daughter, Velma Smith in 2003; and brother, Burton Hadsall in 1997.

He is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Frank of Richmond, Kansas; one son-in-law, Marvin Smith of Richmond, Kansas, seven grandchildren, Ronald Smith and Christy of Garnett, Kansas, Laura Deters and husband Jerry of Princeton, Kansas, Danny Smith and Kim Smith; Sara Schaffer and husband Tom of Fruitland, Idaho, Cassandra Shepherd of Burlingame, Kansas and Brooke Shahriary and Ali of St. Louis, Missouri; 14 great grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Clyde (Bud) Hadsall of Wethorford, Texas, Bernard and wife Darlene Hadsall of Osawatomie, Kansas; Betty and husband Ted Billingslea of Ottawa, Kansas; and numerous other family and friends.

A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett. Memorial contributions are suggested to Richmond Museum and can be left in the care of the funeral home. Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.