Robert Joseph Topper

Robert J. “Bobby” Topper, 69, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia.

Robert Joseph Topper was born in Emporia on February 13, 1955, the son of Lonzo S. and Florine M. (Brown) Topper.  He married Denise Jean Swift on February 10, 1978.  She survives.  Robert is also survived by his sons; Robert Joseph (Mary) Topper, Jr., and Heath Bradley Topper, both of Emporia, sisters; Charlene (Jim) Robuck, Topeka, KS, Doris Rowley, Mulvane, KS, Delores Diel, Wichita, KS and Helen Marie Quiett, Meriden, KS, grandchildren; Robert Joseph Topper III, Luke Andrew Topper, Holly Ann Topper, and Carter Bradley Topper.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Ronald Topper, and sister; Elizabeth J. “Betty” Birchmeier.

He retired from IBP/Tyson Emporia after almost 45 years of employment. Robert was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.  Throughout his life Robert enjoyed many things, but his family was at the top of his list.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Emporia.  Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.  The Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia. Following the Rosary the family will receive friends until 8:30 P.M.

A memorial has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home, P.O. Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801