Robert Alexander Prouty

Life Sketch for Robert Alexander Prouty

Robert “Bob” Prouty, 65, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

Bob was born on March 31, 1949 to Bob and Mildred (Seltenreich) Prouty in Newton, Kansas.

Bob was a 1967 graduate of Newton High School. He trained and worked as a skilled machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was a former president of Local Lodge 1992. For many years he played baseball with summer leagues in Newton. Bob was kind and generous and extended care and concern to those less fortunate.

He is survived by his mother: Mildred Prouty; aunt:  Margaret Smith; and uncle and aunt: Floyd and Gerrie Seltenreich; cousin: Kevin Smith; and three cousins: Alex, Lori and Larry.

He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Lewis Prouty.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 5^th at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel.  A visitation is planned for Thursday, December 4^th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Petersen Funeral Home.  Burial will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

A memorial has been set up for the Harvey County Homeless Shelter, Inc.. 900 W. Broadway, Building 7, Newton, Kansas 67114. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.