FT. DODGE – Robert "Bob" J. Nau, 80, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Kansas Soldiers Home, Halsey Hall, Ft. Dodge.

He was born January 15, 1941 at Spearville, the son of Joseph Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Dick) Nau.  He was a graduate of Spearville High School and a lifetime area resident.  He worked for Gibsons Discount Store as the manager of the Sporting Goods Department in Dodge City and later was a purchasing agent until he retired after 30 years.  Bob was so loved by his family, especially by his nieces and nephews.  He was "like a second father" to them.  He loved to travel abroad, especially through his church tour groups.  He was a prominent figure in the lives of his nieces and nephews.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, characteristics he passed on to his nieces and nephews.

He served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1966 where he was a cook.

He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City.

Survivors include: his 2 brothers, Vernon Nau and wife Mary, Dodge City and Jim Nau and wife Maryann, Spearville; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul "Ozzie" Nau and a sister, Pauline Riley.

Private family services will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Dodge with Fr. Rudin Din officiating and military honors by the United States Navy and Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Soldiers Home in care of Ziegler Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.