Robert Luther VanBebber

M, (28 February 1926 - 26 July 1987)
     Robert Luther VanBebber was born on 28 February 1926. He was the son of Luther E. VanBebber and Myrtle Ann Hollingsworth. Robert Luther VanBebber first married Mary Jane Burris circa 1949. Robert Luther VanBebber married a second time Loretta Mildred Smith circa 1962. Robert Luther VanBebber died on 26 July 1987 at age 61 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was buried on 28 July 1987.
     From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Earl W. Quintrell, comp., 'Kirksville Man Found Dead of Heat-Related Heart Attack,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 5 No. 11 (September 2002), p. 15.

KIRKSVILLE MAN FOUND DEAD OF HEAT-RELATED HEART ATTACK

A 61-year old Kirksville man died last Thursday of an apparent heat-related heart attack before he was discovered at his apartment Sunday morning, according to a coroner's report.

According to Adair County Coroner Jim Fohn, Bob VanBebber of Jefferson Apartments at 116 E. Jefferson Street died sometime last Thursday of a heart attack. Fohn said there was no air conditioner in the apartment but the windows were open when his body was found Sunday. Fohn said the intense heat and humidity of the past week probably was a factor in the death.

Officials said the apartment manager was concerned about VanBebber when one or two days of meals-on-wheels from the Nutrition Program were left at his door and did not appear to have been eaten.

Fohn was contacted around 9:30 a.m. Sunday and went to the residence with members of the Kirksville Police Department.

BOB L. VANBEBBER

Bob L. VanBebber, 61, of 116 East Jefferson died Sunday (July 26, 1987) in his home. He had been in failing health, however, death was unexpected.

Graveside services will he held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning (July 28, 1987) in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Fohn Funeral Homes.

Children of Robert Luther VanBebber and Mary Jane Burris

Children of Robert Luther VanBebber and Loretta Mildred Smith

Last Edited=17 Oct 2010