Robert "Bob" F. Cole, 70, of Overland Park, KS passed away Monday Sept. 22, 2014 at home.
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Bob was born Dec. 26th 1943 in Windsor, VT to Francis and Jenny Cole. He attended Windsor High school and was a 3 sport letter winner. He was an avid sports fanatic, he loved his Chiefs, Royals, and KU basketball. He served as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force before becoming an executive with the Zales Corp. after his retirement he owned and operated Cole's Liquor in Olathe, KS.
He loved to cook and entertain and had such a great charisma that could light up a room. He always made everyone feel very welcomed.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years Ellen, 3 children; Robert Cole (Angela), Kimberly Brown (Jimmy), Christina Swedlund (Mitch), 2 step children; Kerri Oliver (Kendal), Stacey Karpecki. 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother William Cole.