Robert "Bob" Dalton, age 69, of Bison, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Bison. He was born February 20, 1957, in La Crosse, Kansas to Harold Dean and Mary Ella (Johnson) Dalton.
Robert was a lifelong Bison, Kansas resident graduating from Otis-Bison High School. He was an Engine Lathe Operator with Great Bend Industries for over 40 years. He proudly served his community serving as a Bison City Councilman and Mayor as well as a long time Bison Volunteer Fireman where he had served as Fire Chief.
Robert enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for Pheasant and Quail hunting. He also enjoyed gardening, having a good cigar and casino trips with Mary. His family was an important part of his life and he truly enjoyed his role as Grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Bison; sons, Robert Dalton of Bison and Kevin Dalton of Albert, Kansas; a sister, Lonnie Call of Arlington, Kansas and his grandchildren, Gratton Dalton, Rennick Dalton, Kendal Riley and husband Dustin, Kennedy Dalton, Lennox Dalton and Liam Dalton as well as his new Great Grandson, Bryson Riley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Terry, Jerry and Jim; sisters, Connie Wharton and Norma Giesick and a daughter-in-law, Jendee Dalton.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026 in the Baptist Cemetery in Bison, Kansas.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bison Fire Department.
Messages may be shared on Robert's Tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes-La Crosse Chapel - 611 Peace Street - La Crosse, KS 67548