Robert "Bob" Snyder Notestine Jr

Robert Snyder (Bob) Notestine, Jr, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, October 10th, at Mercy Regional Health Center. Robert was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1940, a son of the late Beulah (Pry) Kelley and Robert Snyder Notestine, Sr. He was a retired Chief Warrant Office 2 having served 20 years in the U.S. Army. His numerous decorations included the Bronze Star. He served in many locations overseas and in the USA, including tours in Vietnam. After retirement from the Army, he was a reciptiant of multiple awards during his 10 years as a Sales Representative with Pitney Bowes. He was a life long member of First United Methodist Church Lewistown, PA and belonged to the American Legion. He was an avid supporter of K-State Athletics and the Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed traveling to visit family across the United States and Canada. He faithfully worked out at fitness centers and greatly enjoyed the friends that he made there. Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia Notestine; two daughters, Wendy Jane Knouse(Curt), of McVeytown, Pennsylvania ; Kathleen Wood, of San Francisco, California; one son ; Robert S. Wood, of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter in law Kimberly Notestine of Benton,Pennsylvania ; two brothers, Ronald E (Ruth) Notestine, of Reedsville, Pennsylvania ; Dennis (Linda) Notestine of Lewistown, Pennsylvania . He was preceded in death by one son R. Gregory Notestine. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Cassandra McCachren (Peter), Clintin Knouse, Christian Knouse, Rachel Notestine, Emily Notestine. At Robert's request there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Bob was a supporter of the Ahearn Fund for Kansas State Universtiy Athletics. Ahearn Fund1800 College Avenue, Suite 138, Bramlage Coliseum,Manhattan, Kansas 66502