DODGE CITY - Robert L. (Bob) Collier, 76, died October 4, 2012 at Trinity Manor Nursing Home, Dodge City. He was born on February 9, 1936 at Trousdale the son of Henderson Laverne and Ruby Jewell (Ghan) Collier.

Bob grew up in Ford and graduated from Dodge City High School. He then attended Dodge City Community College. He worked for Mayrath Manufacturing in Dodge City. Bob later worked in the family business's at the Boothill Grill and Delmonico Restaurant. After he retired he worked at Wal-Mart. On August 23, 1959 he married Vera Sonday at Woodward, Oklahoma, they later divorced.

He was a member of the Wichita Midian Shrine where he was a Shiner's Clown.

Bob is survived by three daughters, Roberta Conley and husband Wayne of Dodge City, Carol Collier of Dodge City, and Debra Olson and husband Jeff of Lake City, Texas; two brothers, Charles Collier and wife Norma of Littleton, Colorado and Richard Collier and wife Judy of Barataria, Louisana; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gene Collier.

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ryan Ausmus presiding. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Childrens Hospital of St. Louis in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.