Robert Leon Mealman
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Robert Leon Mealman, Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 14, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208. Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Heartland Honor Flight, PO Box 843930 Kansas City, Missouri 64184-3930.
He was born in Prescott, Kansas on January 26, 1927 to Edgar and Mary Mealman. Bob grew up in Rosedale and attended Argentine High School. The day after his graduation, he went into the US Army to fight in WWII and spent most of his time in Italy. Upon returning to the USA, he worked at the A&P Grocers. This is where he met the love of his life Kathleen Cox Mealman.
Bob and Kathleen were married for 69 years and have two daughters, Linda Hughes and Lisa Faubion. He worked for A&P for 35 years and was a Store Manager. In 1977 he opened the A&P store at Metcalf 103, which was the largest grocery store in Kansas City at that time. When A&P left Kansas City, Bob went to work for Wolferman Specialty Grocers and opened his store in Fairway. He worked there, until Wolferman closed at that location. Following the Wolferman closing, he went to work for Kimberly Clark in sales for the next 15 years.
During those 15 years, he started his own produce business “Bob’s Produce”. He was one of the original vendors at the Overland Park Farmers Market and had a booth for over 20 years. At the Farmers Market, Bob was known as the “Green Bean King”. During the last ten years of his life, he sold produce at Nate’s Swap Shop until November 2017.
Bob had a very full life and enjoyed traveling with his wife and daughters. Later in his life, he enjoyed trips with his grandchildren. Two of his favorite spots were Las Vegas and Hawaii, which he traveled to many times. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s activities. One of his fondest memories was going to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight, with his grandson, Justin. Bob never met a stranger.
He will be dearly missed by; his wife, Kathleen; daughters & sons-in-laws, Linda & Robert Hughes, Lisa & Dan Faubion; four adoring grandkids, Justin and Jordan Hughes, Katelyn and Kelsey Faubion. He is also survived by three brothers, Ray, Everett and Glenn Mealman and many nieces and nephews. He had an array of friends that stood by him to the very end and he will be dearly missed by all.
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Bob will be missed. He touched so many lives. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob was a wonderful; caring, extremely friendly man. Every time I saw him I heard a fascinating story, and learned something new. I always walked away feeling like a better person. Bob will be dearly missed.
I’m so glad we cousins had a mini family reunion a few years ago. I can visualize Bob and his smiling face, so thoroughly enjoying all the conversations. What a treat to have all the Mealman boys together. Bob, you were a fascinating man! Cousin Carolyn Holstein Barnett
THE FIRST TIME I MEANT BOB WAS AT DANNY AND LISA WEDDING. WE BECAME INSTANT “FRIENDS” .SEEMS WE TALKED THREW OUT THAT DAY. SOMEWHERE THAT DAY I TOLD BOB OF MY RODO EXPERIENCE. I REMEMBER TELLING HIM I WAS RIDING IN OLATHE KANSAS THE NEXT WEEKEND. DIDN’T THINK MUCH ABOUT IT TELL THE NEXT WEEKEND WHEN I WAS UP TO RIDE AND LOOK INTO THE CROWD AND THERE SAT BOB.
I HAD A GOOD 8SEC RIDE THAT DAY AND AFTER BOB AND I WENT TO LUNCH AND BOB WAS SO EXCITED. HE KEPT SAYING TO ME ” BILLY BOY YOU KILLED THE BEAST”. WE HAD A GOOD TALK AND WE PARTED WAYS AS FRIENDS. THE NEXT TIME I SAW BOB WAS AT SALLY WEDDING YEARS LATER. I HEARD SOMEONE SAYING “BILLY BOY BILLY BOY AND LOOKED UP AND IT WAS BOB. HE SAID TO ME ”YOU KILLED THE BEAST ONCE NOW YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. I KNEW JUST WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT. IT WAS A GREAT DAY AND I INTRODUCE BOB TO MY NEW WIFE AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER. BOB SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD TIME TELLING THEM THE STORY OF “BILLY BOY AND THE BEAST” . I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BOB AS “A GREAT FRIEND AND A KIND MAN WHO WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY FAMILY. ”UNCLE BILLY ” P.S. BOB WE WILL BE GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY…
Beautiful tribute to Mr.Mealman….keeping you up in prayers
Very sorry for the Mealman family loss. Bob was great person to be around. Every time I saw him, he asked about my business. He was very genuine in his questions. I always appreciated that. What a great man!
What an amazing tribute to Bob! He was one of a kind! Always had a smile and a friendly word. Bob, Dylan and I will miss his stories but will cherish all of the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob was such a great guy, a wonderful grandfather to my nieces and father in law to my brother, not to say he wasn’t also a wonderful father to my sister in law. I have embraced Bob and Kathy as family since our families were merged and always felt fortunate and enriched by his presence in my family. He will be missed but his lessons and legacy will carry on. My condolences to all of you
We will miss Bob . We always enjoyed our conversations at the family gatherings. He was always so friendly and fun. Family gatherings will not be the same without him. He will be missed by so many. Our hearts go out to Kathy, LInda And Lisa and all the grand kids and son in laws. He lived a wonderful long life and we will always miss and remember him.
Linda and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I would have gone to your dad’s service, but I found out too late. I apologize. I know how much you adored your dad. I’ll think of him every time I go to the Overland Park Market. I hope you will keep his place open. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever want to talk, let me know. I’ll be here for you all. Much love to you.