Robert E. Hawk

Robert Eugene Hawk, 80, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his residence in Wesley Towers in Hutchinson. He was a retired electrician.

Robert was born on February 3, 1936, in Macksville, KS, the son of Leland Harold and Nora Gertrude (Legg) Hawk. He graduated from Macksville High School and attended Emporia State University where he was a member of the track & field team.

In 1983, Robert married Jeanne (Ashworth) Walline. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2014.

Among Robert’s enjoyments, aside from family, were woodworking and leather working. He also was an avid KU and KC Royals fan.

Survivors include: two sons, Kyle Hawk and wife, Tammy, of McPherson, KS and Troy Hawk of Salina, KS; daughter, Tacy Hawk of Pampa, TX; step-son, Michael Walline and wife, Linda, of Montrose, CO; six siblings, Juanita Faircloth of Putney, GA, Karren Blanken of Junction City, KS, Dianna Carey of Beardstown, IL, David Hawk of Leesburg, GA, Tom Hawk of Anaheim, CA, and Gerald Rex Hawk of Marina Del Ray, CA; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Leland H. Hawk and Nora G. White; his wife of 30 years, Jeanne Hawk; six siblings, Leland Hawk, Raymond Hawk, Harold Dean Hawk, Frank Hawk, Norman Hawk, and Douglas Todd Hawk.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Larned Cemetery in Larned, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Reno County Humane Society or McPherson County Community Foundation in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert E. Hawk please visit our Sympathy Store.