Robert "Bob" E.

Trader

Robert E. Trader "Bob", age 92, passed away peacefully on November 7. 2026.

Bob was born on February 24, 1934, in Muscatine, lowa, to Elmer and Ethel Trader. He graduated from Tunas High School and later moved to Kansas City, where he began his 43-year career with Hallmark Cards. Bob served his country in the United States Army.

On June 19, 1960, Bob married the love of his life, Joan Marie Gemes. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with two children, Jeff Trader and Kim Manifold.

Bob's children remember him most for his unwavering love, his years as a Little League coach, and the way he welcomed them home from school with freshly baked cookies. He was a proud grandfather who cherished time with his grandchildren, especially on the golf course. A devoted sports fan, Bob faithfully cheered for the Chicago Cubs. He also enjoyed traveling and was proud to have visited all 50 states, he was an avid reader and worked crossword puzzles with a pen. Chocolate was his favorite food group. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, and his kind gentle demeanor.

Bob was an active member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, where he participated in the Power Pack Community Group. He faithfully distributed name tags each week and became affectionately known as the "Name Tag Guy." Alongside his wife, Joan, he welcomed many new Power Pack members into their home. Bob also volunteered faithfully at the Inasmuch Ministry Food Pantry.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ethel Trader; his sister, Gwen Hibdon; and his brothers, Bill Trader and Ed Trader.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Joan, of the home; his son, Jeff Trader and wife Carla of Kearney; his daughter, Kim Manifold and husband Doug of Tonganoxie; his grandchildren, Jared Trader, Kelsey Trader, Carson Trader, Travis Waugh, and Dillon Waugh, and great-grandchildren, Beckham, Jude, Trevor, Tyson, Chase, Brecken and Audrey all of whom were a source of great pride and joy.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Chapel at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at 2:00 pm with a visitation one hour prior. Family burial was at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Inasmuch Ministry.