ELLSWORTH
Robert A. “Bob” Bohata, 60, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Salina, KS. He was born on July 22, 1965 in Ellsworth to Emil and Ruth “Jody” (Fletcher) Bohata. Bob lived in Ellsworth County, KS for most of his life and was involved with Boy Scouts Troop 84, where he explored his interests and skills. He graduated from Ellsworth High School and later earned degrees from Kansas Wesleyan University and Fort Hays State University. Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lorraine. As an adult, he played the organ at various local churches. He also had a love for botany and owned several rare plants.
Bob is survived by his sister Ruth Penner from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; nieces Michelle Swanson (Ian) of Faribault, MN and Roxanne Hiede (Daniel) along with their son Samuel from Niverville, Manitoba, Canada; as well as nephew Brian Penner from Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Martin Penner.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Lorraine First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. There will be an hour of visitation before the service at the church where family will be available to greet visitors.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lorraine First Baptist Church (Missionary Fund) or Ellsworth Troop 84 Boy Scouts through Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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