Robert “Bob” Louis Kerschen, 90, of Cunningham, went home to be with his Lord on March 8, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, father-in-law, uncle, and friend whose querying presence, genuine concern and steady faith will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Bob was born at home in Goddard to Nicholas and Johanna (Geiger) Kerschen on Oct. 23, 1935. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Charvat, on Sept. 1, 1956, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Garden Plain. Together they built a loving family rooted in faith and hard work.

Bob’s life reflected his belief in using his hands, heart, and mind to serve others – whether laying a strong foundation as a brick mason or working the soil as a farmer. He found joy in building things from the ground up – both in his work and in the lives of those around him.

A devoted husband and father, Bob never shied away from his responsibilities as a provider and caregiver. When he wasn’t working, he was with family – and when time allowed, he was a faithful friend. He loved sharing the value of hard work, simple pleasures, and time spent with loved ones. Purposeful in all he did, Bob was always looking for ways to improve things. Family, however, always came first. Whether it was a baptism, first communion, wedding, birthday, newborn visit, ballgame, or school concert, he somehow found time to be there.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanette (Charvat) Kerschen; his sisters, Corene Whilhite of Eufaula, Okla., and Verna (Ken) Papotta of Simi Valley, Calif. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene (Gene) Kerschen and James “Jim” Kerschen.

He leaves behind his children, Allen (Darla) of Cheney, Greg (Colleen) of Cunningham, Nancy (Greg) Burger of Fort Worth, Texas, Becky (Rob) Ayala-Flores of Kansas City, Mo., and Kristie (James) Carney of Prairie Village, Kan. Bob was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, whose lives are his proudest legacy.

A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cunningham. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, also at Sacred Heart, followed by a luncheon at the Sacred Heart Church hall.