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Robert Raleigh Christian

Robert Raleigh Christian, 91, of Topeka, died Oct. 8, 2011, at Presbyterian Manor.

He was born in Bancroft, on Aug. 13, 1920, the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from Goff High School in 1938.

Robert served in the 42nd “Rainbow” Division during World War II in Europe with an infantry company. He was awarded the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and Combat Infantryman Badge among other citations. Robert was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1650 where he was active in their funeral detail helping with several hundred military graveside services for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wetmore, the Cooties and the Purple Heart Group.

Robert was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church. Mended Hearts and the Compassionate Friends chapter, all of Topeka. He worked as a machinist for several businesses and retired in April 1986 from Adams Business Forms.

Robert married Lola Mae Brammer on Aug. 13, 1940, at Soldier. She preceded him in death Sept. 24, 1996. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Lana Kay Christian Bruhns, on Dec. 10, 1984.

He is survived by a son, R. Roger Christian, and his wife Sherrie of Rossville; four grandchildren, Ty, Tad, Amy and Shaney; six great-grandchildren, Keri, Derek, Brittany, Austin, Sammie and Allie; and one great-great-grandson Brody.

Graveside services were Oct 15 at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, where military honors were proved by the Fort Riley Military Detail.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillip Billard Post 1650 of the VFW and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

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