Robert Lee Mader, 82, of Haysville, KS, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025. He was born to Sylvester and Irene (Dreher) Mader on April 11, 1943.

Robert was an Army veteran, avid gardener, owner of GrandBob's Garden and loved to paint with watercolors. He was a member of St Cecilia Catholic Church of Haysville Kansas for nearly 20 years.

He married Patricia Ann (Bogart) Mader on December 30, 1963 and remained her devoted husband until her death on January 13, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Irene Mader, Grandchildren, Jennifer Renee Kersey and Autunm Rayne Oquendo.

His survivors include Daughters, Tonya Jo Mader-Taber, Stacy Lynn Alleman (Chistopher), Amber Renee Rinehart (Nicholas), Son, Damon James Mader (Charlie), Sisters, Patricia Wonnell (Bob), Victoria Garber and Brothers, Lonnie Mader (Fern) and William Mader. His Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

His Grave side service will be held on Monday July 28, 2025 at Ascension Cemetery 7200 E 45Th St N Bel-Aire Kansas at 10am.  Robert requested a Green Burial. A green burial is an environmentally conscious option that avoids the use of chemicals and non-degradable materials. This method supports land conservation and utilizes sustainable practices, offering a natural way to return to the earth. As a gardener and devoted Catholic this was very important to Robert.