DODGE CITY – Robert "Bobby" Trent, Jr., 84, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City.

He was born on September 20, 1940, in Chelan, Washington, to Robert G. Sr. and Betty J. (Cecil) Trent. He attended schools in Montebello, California, and Dodge City, Kansas where he graduated. He moved back to Arcadia, California in 1964, for work, he returned to Dodge City in 1976, where he lived for the remainder of his life.

On December 18, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Trudie Soza, at the First Missionary Church in Dodge City. She was the love of his life, and their 51 years of marriage, though filled with love and cherished memories, fell far too short. Trudie preceded him in death on August 4, 2013.

He spent many years in business with his brothers at T&T Drywall in Dodge City before retiring. He had a passion for collecting vintage fishing equipment, fishing, attending antique auctions, metal detecting, and hunting for arrowheads. He also enjoyed restoring and collecting classic cars. A lover of horse racing, he especially cherished his visits to the Santa Anita racetrack. As an avid arrowhead collector, he took great pleasure in educating young people about their various styles and historical uses. An accomplished diver in high school, he loved to showcase his diving skills, impressing others with his talent from the diving board.  He deeply loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with his family.

Survivors include: 3 children, Gina Bandemer and husband Troy, Wichita, Shane Trent and wife Gini, Dodge City and Dion Trent and wife Kim, Omaha, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Winfrey and husband Beau, Max Trent, Trent Gilman and wife Kat, Hunter Gilman and wife Mikayla, Kristian Hebda and husband Adam, Sheridan Trent and Bryan Trent; 4 great grandchildren, Charley Winfrey, Brynn Winfrey, Jack Hebda and Jake Blankenship; and his best friend and brother, Jack Trent and wife Diane, Dodge City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Kandy Trent and a brother, Fritz Trent.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Pastor Ryan Webster officiating. Inurnment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to SWKS K9 Pawsibilities in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.